stepbrother
noun
step·broth·er
ˈstep-ˌbrə-t͟hər 
: a son of one's stepparent : the stepson of one's parent
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The petition does not name the stepbrother.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
His stepbrother is now facing murder charges.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The petition does not name the stepbrother.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Previously filed court documents in the custody case revealed the stepbrother’s role as a suspect in Anna’s death.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Stepbrother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepbrother. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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stepbrother
noun
step·broth·er
ˈstep-ˌbrət͟h-ər
: a son of one's stepparent by a former partner
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