stepparent

noun

Definition of stepparentnext
as in stepmother

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Recent Examples of stepparent Other types of suspects included mothers’ boyfriends, babysitters, stepparents or other relatives. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 After getting together, the pair welcomed three children — King, Major and Heiress — while also assuming the role of stepparents to the older children. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 Upon her wedding, Princess Beatrice also became the first member of the royal family in her generation to take on the role of a stepparent, becoming a stepmother to Edo's now-9-year-old son, Christopher Woolf, whom the family calls Wolfie. — Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The poll surveyed 977 caregivers of children 13 and younger, including 53% biological mothers and 33% biological fathers, with the remaining participants including stepparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. — Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepparent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepparent
  1. stepmother
  2. stepfather
  3. parent
  4. mother
  5. dad
  6. mom
Noun
  • Her stepmother was able to break open and widen a small hole, and pull her father out of the building.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Sara Nicole Graham's stepmother, Connie Graham, is now charged with first-degree murder, while two of her sons are accused of helping cover up the crime, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of stepmother
Noun
  • The younger Constantine—Blaise Metreweli’s father—took his stepfather’s surname.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • Peter, Nissa’s stepfather, couldn’t get past page 37 of the book.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Definition of stepfather
Noun
  • Robinson’s parents had confronted him after authorities released a surveillance photo of the suspect and details about the rifle, authorities have said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of parent
Noun
  • The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of mother
Noun
  • Her family is separated when her dad and brother are sold to another plantation.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Alek, who’s been to Arrowhead multiple times to watch Kelce in action, remembered a funny interaction between Kelce and his dad during practice.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of dad
Noun
  • Chiefs game Swift made headlines when she was photographed sitting next to Kelce's mom, Donna, at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • They were first spotted together as a couple in September 2023, when Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game alongside Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce.
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Definition of mom

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