stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 
: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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Park's mother and stepfather, who are the lead suspects in the case, are from Boon, which is also in Wexford County.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
His stepfather pleaded guilty to lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Born in London to wealthy Jewish parents, Ronson moved to New York at a young age with his mother and his stepfather, the guitarist Mick Jones.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Her stepfather was a sheriff’s sergeant, and her brother and sister each went into law enforcement.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
His stepfather pleaded guilty to lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Born in London to wealthy Jewish parents, Ronson moved to New York at a young age with his mother and his stepfather, the guitarist Mick Jones.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Her stepfather was a sheriff’s sergeant, and her brother and sister each went into law enforcement.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepfather. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər
: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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