daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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Quickly after the ground stopped shaking, Gallipoli took off to La Guaira in search of his son, daughter-in-law and 4-year-old grandson.
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Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Our daughter-in-law is definitely one-sided.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The final sanction was slapped against Annalie Lilliam Rueda Cardero, daughter-in-law of former President Raúl Castro.
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Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Sheiner is survived by his son Andrew Sheiner, daughter-in-law Janet Nolan Sheiner, daughter Kate Sheiner, son-in-law Chris Hoaglund and granddaughter Liv Hoaglund.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Our daughter-in-law is definitely one-sided.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The final sanction was slapped against Annalie Lilliam Rueda Cardero, daughter-in-law of former President Raúl Castro.
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Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Sheiner is survived by his son Andrew Sheiner, daughter-in-law Janet Nolan Sheiner, daughter Kate Sheiner, son-in-law Chris Hoaglund and granddaughter Liv Hoaglund.
—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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