daughter

Definition of daughternext
as in child
a female human born to parents Their youngest daughter graduated from college this year.

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Recent Examples of daughter While there are no suspects in the case, investigators are reportedly looking at family members and the mother and daughter's circle of friends and acquaintances, per Corriere della Sera. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 The lawsuit was filed by the victim’s mother on her daughter’s behalf. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors said Ebert and the elder Yates exchanged words after the suspect blew his horn and shouted obscenities at the septuagenarian victim’s daughter and son-in-law while in the driveway of a residential property. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026 He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Gena O'Kelley, sons Mike and Eric, and daughters Dakota, Danilee and Dina. Fox News Digital's Emily Trainham contributed to this report. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for daughter
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Noun
  • Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.
    Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Swalwells reported up to $38,000 a year in childcare expenses for their three children.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His administration charges into the same cultural battles Moms for Liberty staked its name on, including a push to keep transgender athletes out of girls' sports.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Wakeland specifically and the Frisco ISD schools generally have been an albatross for the Mustangs over the years, despite the success of the Grapevine girls soccer program.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Watch this video for tips on finding age-appropriate books for kids.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Daughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daughter. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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