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Recent Examples of stepbrother
His stepbrother, a former sheriff, was actively employed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The girl and her stepbrother were sharing a room on the cruise, according to Hudson’s father’s lawyer.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Anna Kepner, 18, was allegedly killed by her 16-year-old stepbrother during the family's November vacation on a Carnival Cruise ship, according to prosecutors.
—Doug Lantz, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Platner also has Jewish extended family, including a stepbrother in Israel, and recently hosted a Passover seder in Maine with his campaign.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The girl and her stepbrother were sharing a room on the cruise, according to Hudson’s father’s lawyer.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Anna Kepner, 18, was allegedly killed by her 16-year-old stepbrother during the family's November vacation on a Carnival Cruise ship, according to prosecutors.
—Doug Lantz, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Platner also has Jewish extended family, including a stepbrother in Israel, and recently hosted a Passover seder in Maine with his campaign.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepbrother
Noun
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Ivan said that while he is allowed to communicate with his youngest brothers, his requests to visit have been rejected by those in charge.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Bryan’s onscreen brothers are no longer acting and haven’t been onscreen for many years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The 16-year-old boy accused of killing his stepsister on a cruise is allowed to stay out of jail with certain restrictions, a federal judge in Florida ruled.—
Doug Lantz,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Hudson's stepsister, Anna Kepner, had been traveling on the Carnival Horizon ship in November with her family, including Hudson.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Rodgers led Reading with four goals, followed by freshman sister Madeline Rodgers with two goals and three assists.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Popular with Laguna Beach and LA locals for a quick staycation, the property also draws a loyal set of Montage brand devotees who’ve stayed at one of the sister properties in South Carolina, Deer Valley, or Los Cabos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In the summer of 2009 Ronaldo took a trip to Las Vegas — weeks before his transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid — with his brother-in-law and cousin.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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My only entry point was Kendrick's vote of confidence, more notable for the fact that the honor had thus far gone only to his cousin Baby Keem (who this year released a great record beholden to event-album constraints).—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In order to keep the show from being a total buzzkill, the writers will craft scenes like an intense conversation between adult siblings about fertility treatments in the midst of the chaos and the bizarre costuming of a child’s dance concert.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Whether that means asking siblings for help, leaning on friends, joining a support group or seeking counseling, building a support system is essential.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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“Stepbrother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepbrother. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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