STEPSISTER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

stepsister

noun

Definition of stepsister

as in stepbrother

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nonrelative

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Recent Examples of stepsister Teresita was eventually rescued from her stepsister in 2021 by a Philippine National Police (PNP) raid. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026 The exact cause of death has not been determined, according to his stepsister Wendy Leitzer. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Graphix, June 2 Recommended for ages 9-12 Longtime stepsisters Kenzie and Quinn are closer than close—but with their parents considering divorce, the girls face the awful possibility of being separated. — Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 The 16-year-old boy accused of killing his stepsister on a cruise is allowed to stay out of jail with certain restrictions, a federal judge in Florida ruled. — Doug Lantz, ABC News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepsister

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Noun

Authorities say Van Rootselaar killed her mother and stepbrother at home before attacking a nearby secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, killing five children ages 12 and 13 as well as an educational assistant.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Come for the retelling of the Jane Austen novel Emma, stay for the costumes, the iconic slang and the heartfelt message at its center—and the taboo romance between her and her former stepbrother, played by a young Paul Rudd.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of stepbrother

Noun

In 2023, the Illinois attorney general released a detailed report that identified 451 Catholic priests and religious brothers who the investigation found had abused at least 1,997 children across the state’s six Catholic dioceses.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
My brother managed production programs for Honda and GAC, helping put millions of cars on the road.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of brother

Noun

Working together in a blurred state, these electron twins don’t suffer the impediments of their isolated siblings.

— Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Although there wasn’t a formal wedding party, the couple’s siblings held special roles and wore unique pieces through the weekend.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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