stepmother
noun
step·moth·er
ˈstep-ˌmə-t͟hər 
: the wife of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal mother
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Scourton’s father and stepmother were at EverBank Field on Sunday to support the young pass rusher.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
The 7-year-old detailed abuse by her father and stepmother, whose 6-year-old daughter was also allegedly being abused, according to the court documents.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Gutierrez added the family was under immense strain, with Zaragoza's father, who is on dialysis, holding on to hope of seeing his son again, while his stepmother juggles caregiving and medical appointments.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The stepmother notes that her stepdaughter is very aware of the negativity coming from her mom.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
The 7-year-old detailed abuse by her father and stepmother, whose 6-year-old daughter was also allegedly being abused, according to the court documents.
—Mike Stunson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Gutierrez added the family was under immense strain, with Zaragoza's father, who is on dialysis, holding on to hope of seeing his son again, while his stepmother juggles caregiving and medical appointments.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The stepmother notes that her stepdaughter is very aware of the negativity coming from her mom.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Stepmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepmother. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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stepmother
noun
step·moth·er
-ˌmət͟h-ər
: the wife of one's father when distinct from one's natural or legal mother
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