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Recent Examples of stepfather
Unlike his mother and stepfather, Emmanuel wants to commune with other survivors.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
Patrick allegedly killed her mother and stepfather on Feb. 20 at their home in Carroll County, Georgia.
Carroll County Communications Director Ashley Hulsey said at a press conference that both parents were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on Feb. 20.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
John became a stepfather to Patty’s daughter Ruby, while the couple also welcomed their children Anna and Ava.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 6 July 2025
After her mom walked in on her stepfather abusing the girl in 2008, her mother took her to the Rutherford County Sheriff's office.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
Patrick allegedly killed her mother and stepfather on Feb. 20 at their home in Carroll County, Georgia.
Carroll County Communications Director Ashley Hulsey said at a press conference that both parents were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on Feb. 20.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
John became a stepfather to Patty’s daughter Ruby, while the couple also welcomed their children Anna and Ava.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 6 July 2025
After her mom walked in on her stepfather abusing the girl in 2008, her mother took her to the Rutherford County Sheriff's office.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepfather
Noun
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Despite her efforts, her stepmother stood firm, unwilling to reconsider.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The site also emphasized that there’s tension between the heir and his stepmother.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The 69-year-old hails from an ethnically mixed family – his father is Azeri and his mother is Kurdish.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
6 July 2024
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And if your mother doesn't feel comfortable setting her own boundary, offer to be her excuse.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
6 July 2024
Noun
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Frank was a working dad who was struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts at the time.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Brooke has since taken after her dad by joining Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as an onscreen manager from 2012 to 2013.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The concerned mom recalled doctors thinking her son wouldn’t survive the weekend at one point.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The 38th overall pick, Voit signed for $1.75 million, under the slot value, using some of the money to buy his mom a Chanel purse.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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Sometimes evil stepparents forget that children grow up to be adults who don't have to take their b.s. anymore.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Exceptions are made if the birth parent is deceased or in jail and the court finds the stepparent's relationship with the child to be in the child's best interest.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The transition will result in the layoff of 117 employees at The Republic’s Deer Valley printing facility in north Phoenix, which will be shut down, according to Gannett Co., Inc., the parent company of The Republic and azcentral.com.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Her parents, David and Carole Delp, live in Winona Lake, Indiana.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepfather. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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