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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Her mother and stepfather, 41-year-old Kristin Brock and 45-year-old James Brock, were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on February 20.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
According to a post on Brooke’s Facebook page, Enoch was a father of four kids and a stepfather to two others.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 July 2025
Billy Ray is also stepfather to Tish’s two kids from a past relationship, daughter Brandi and son Trace.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Seconds later, the boy picked up his stepfather’s handgun.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
According to a post on Brooke’s Facebook page, Enoch was a father of four kids and a stepfather to two others.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 July 2025
Billy Ray is also stepfather to Tish’s two kids from a past relationship, daughter Brandi and son Trace.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Seconds later, the boy picked up his stepfather’s handgun.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepfather. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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