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These people could include biological parents, stepparents, adoptive parents or other adults serving in those roles.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
After getting together, the pair welcomed three children — King, Major and Heiress — while also assuming the role of stepparents to the older children.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Can the child celebrate with stepparents?
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Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Other types of suspects included mothers’ boyfriends, babysitters, stepparents or other relatives.
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Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
After getting together, the pair welcomed three children — King, Major and Heiress — while also assuming the role of stepparents to the older children.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Can the child celebrate with stepparents?
—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Other types of suspects included mothers’ boyfriends, babysitters, stepparents or other relatives.
—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stepparent
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“Stepparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepparent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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stepparent
noun
step·par·ent
ˈstep-ˌpar-ənt 
-ˌper-
: a person who is a stepmother or stepfather
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