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Recent Examples of stepfather
But the stranger trailing them turns out to be Eddie, Daphne’s beloved former stepfather.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
Four years later, a mother, son and stepfather have been sentenced for their roles in the killing.
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Shannon Tyler
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Whistler by Ann Patchett When Daphne Fuller unexpectedly reunites with her former stepfather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art decades after a life-altering childhood separation, their resurfaced bond reignites a connection neither is willing to lose.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Marx wrote that at age 7, his stepfather put his hand around his own and forced him to shoot and kill a man.
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Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
Four years later, a mother, son and stepfather have been sentenced for their roles in the killing.
—
Shannon Tyler
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Whistler by Ann Patchett When Daphne Fuller unexpectedly reunites with her former stepfather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art decades after a life-altering childhood separation, their resurfaced bond reignites a connection neither is willing to lose.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Marx wrote that at age 7, his stepfather put his hand around his own and forced him to shoot and kill a man.
—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stepfather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepfather
Noun
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Her stepmother was able to break open and widen a small hole, and pull her father out of the building.
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Sara Nicole Graham's stepmother, Connie Graham, is now charged with first-degree murder, while two of her sons are accused of helping cover up the crime, according to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.
Noun
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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Parents wept over the loss of their children, while mothers and other female relatives cried and beat their chests in grief.
Noun
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Her family is separated when her dad and brother are sold to another plantation.
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Alek, who’s been to Arrowhead multiple times to watch Kelce in action, remembered a funny interaction between Kelce and his dad during practice.
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Chiefs game Swift made headlines when she was photographed sitting next to Kelce's mom, Donna, at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023.
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They were first spotted together as a couple in September 2023, when Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game alongside Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce.
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The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy whose weight ballooned to 255 pounds due to a steady diet of chips, French fries and apple juice are accused of killing their son.
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Per the letter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the parent organization of the CCC, must conduct a performance investigation into its commitment to federal priorities.
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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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The poll surveyed 977 caregivers of children 13 and younger, including 53% biological mothers and 33% biological fathers, with the remaining participants including stepparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepfather. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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