as in parenting
the caring for a child by its parents
parenthood is a difficult task requiring great commitment
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In the real world, however, the relationship between status, scarcity and parenthood is more ambiguous.
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New York Times, 24 July 2025
After the birth of his son, Joe Gonzales was struck by how isolating new parenthood could be.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 22 July 2025
Congratulations on your motherhood journey and parenthood for the both of them!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 July 2025
Several years later, the duo are navigating the early stages of parenthood.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 15 July 2025
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New York Times, 24 July 2025
After the birth of his son, Joe Gonzales was struck by how isolating new parenthood could be.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 22 July 2025
Congratulations on your motherhood journey and parenthood for the both of them!
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 July 2025
Several years later, the duo are navigating the early stages of parenthood.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parenthood
parenting
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This media history considers the uneven history of working women, and the evolving technologies that make modern parenting a trial.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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On Monday, July 28, the two co-hosts were joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman to answer a few questions about summer parenting.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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“Parenthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parenthood. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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