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Recent Examples of foster parent
The foster parent, who wished to remain anonymous, broke down after seeing a shelter's post about a kitten being returned by an adopter because of allergies.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The licensed foster parents from Detroit, identified as Sherman Jones, 46, and Sampaguita Jones, 41, are now charged with murder, torture and involuntary manslaughter, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said in a June 26 news release.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Instant Family focuses on the steps to becoming a foster parent and the turbulent transition period when children are brought into a new home.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 20 May 2025
The county has taken several steps to try and prevent abuse, Davenport has said, including bolstering the vetting of foster parents and probation staffers and winding down the use of group homes.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The licensed foster parents from Detroit, identified as Sherman Jones, 46, and Sampaguita Jones, 41, are now charged with murder, torture and involuntary manslaughter, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said in a June 26 news release.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Instant Family focuses on the steps to becoming a foster parent and the turbulent transition period when children are brought into a new home.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 20 May 2025
The county has taken several steps to try and prevent abuse, Davenport has said, including bolstering the vetting of foster parents and probation staffers and winding down the use of group homes.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster parent
Noun
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Sophia's mother, Amy Forchas, a critical pediatric critical care nurse, was working in the intensive care unit of the hospital where her daughter was rushed, according to a GoFundMe campaign.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Singapore, Changi General Hospital currently has more than 80 robots helping doctors and nurses with everything from administrative work to medicine delivery.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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When someone would post on the community Facebook page about needing a dog sitter, or a babysitter, Valeria would offer to connect the person with his niece.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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When middle managers are ignored or treated as babysitters of their team, the opposite happens.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is where air nannies come into play.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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High-end resorts, such as Kokomo Private Island, go above and beyond with family-friendly amenities like complimentary nanny services.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without guardians and stability, Charlie and Molly find an unexpected ally and protector in Ignatius Oliver, and solace at his book shop, The Book Keep, where a book a day keeps the bombs away.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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For travelers seeking tangible, timely benefits—without the bells, whistles, or hidden catches—the Escape could be the card that actually earns its keep.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Although the keep votes are in the majority, the decision will ultimately hinge on whether administrators believe there’s enough independent, significant coverage to meet the bar.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kenwood’s sitter has her hair in ringlets, while Philadelphia’s does not.—
Gareth Harris,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The sitter ended up with a surprise when Tilly gave birth one week earlier than expected to 14 puppies, not the expected six to eight.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Foster parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster%20parent. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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