as in parenthood
the caring for a child by its parents
as the big day approaches, the expectant couple are starting to get worried about their fitness for parenting
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as in raising
to bring forth and raise to maturity through care and education
They expertly parent their second child using all the lessons learned from raising their first.
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Recent Examples of parenting
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
One analysis of two- and four-year college students found only 18% of those with parenting responsibilities graduated in six years.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
To make your parenting choices clear, however, Esmaeilpour says parents might try explaining your reasoning.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 3 July 2025
The cultures, demographics and even parenting styles differ across states.
—Court Stroud, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Noun
Young adults are more likely to live alone than before and couples are more likely to split up, the committee found, among several aspects such as a change in attitudes about parenting.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
One analysis of two- and four-year college students found only 18% of those with parenting responsibilities graduated in six years.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
To make your parenting choices clear, however, Esmaeilpour says parents might try explaining your reasoning.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 3 July 2025
The cultures, demographics and even parenting styles differ across states.
—Court Stroud, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenting
Noun
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Described as a haunting blend of mythology and family drama, the story follows a couple whose dreams of parenthood are shattered by a mystical ritual, forcing their daughter Narguis to embrace her supernatural destiny amidst love, betrayal and a cursed fate.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Many of them are deeply engaged in the everyday bustle of raising their grandkids—because child-care costs keep climbing and the demands of parenthood keep growing, but perhaps also because more of them are staying active long enough to be able to help.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.—
Laura Gersony,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The services offered through maternity wards also tend to see low reimbursement rates, unlike cardiac care, orthopedic surgery and other specialized services.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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In 2020-22, there were an excess of over 10,000 preterm births among people living in maternity care deserts or limited-access counties, the group says.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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“Parenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenting. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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