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Recent Examples of stepfather
Shane recorded a run of singles and a stunning live album on Caravan Records, in 1967, but had retired from music by the early nineteen-seventies, spending time taking care of her ailing mother and stepfather in Nashville.
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Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a Carnival Cruise ship in November, was arrested and charged this week in connection with the case, according to Anna Kepner's father, who is the stepfather of the suspect.
—Doug Lantz, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Zecca’s stepfather, Dog, whose legal name is Duane Chapman, married Francie Chapman in 2021.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Berry took after both his biological father and stepfather and became a musician, per his website.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a Carnival Cruise ship in November, was arrested and charged this week in connection with the case, according to Anna Kepner's father, who is the stepfather of the suspect.
—Doug Lantz, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Zecca’s stepfather, Dog, whose legal name is Duane Chapman, married Francie Chapman in 2021.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Berry took after both his biological father and stepfather and became a musician, per his website.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepfather
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At the February 2026 Grammy Awards, country star Reba McEntire—a longtime friend of Clarkson's and stepmother to the late Blackstock—offered another update on how the family was doing in the wake of their loss.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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There are several elements in Bridgerton season 4 that resemble the story line of Cinderella, from enchanting balls to gloves and slippers — and even an evil stepmother.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The development comes as law enforcement gathers more potential evidence and as the search for Guthrie's mother heads into its third week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Amy Etheridge of Del Cerro took her mother into a Kaiser facility on Friday, one day after her regular cancer appointment was cancelled.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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And Dean’s son, who is also named Kenneth, like his dad and his grandfather, has been a cop for three years.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over 500 institutions still give you a leg up if your mom or dad went there.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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In her sleeveless silver jumpsuit, Duff – who is also a mom of four – was visibly appreciative of the crowd reception blasted her direction.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Of course, Bazzel's mom, Carolyn, was there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, parents have increasingly resorted to filing complaints with the state, alleging that their school districts violated federal disability law.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are still recreational and school leagues for most sports where a kid can play without assaulting their parents’ bank accounts.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Usually these harms were inflicted by a caregiver – a parent, stepparent, grandparent or other guardian.—
Laura Schwab Reese,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
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Upon her wedding, Princess Beatrice also became the first member of the royal family in her generation to take on the role of a stepparent, becoming a stepmother to Edo's now-9-year-old son, Christopher Woolf, whom the family calls Wolfie.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepfather. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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