stepparents

plural of stepparent

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Noun
  • Trump would also occasionally bring his aging parents on his personal plane, according to his former pilot, Mike Donovan.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process.
    Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • But Komisar is the first to acknowledge that our country does not provide the structural support needed for mothers to prioritize their children in the early years.
    Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The shower of affection continued as the tall guys in custom suits made their way to a set that resembled a living room, complete with baby photos and a couch large enough to hold their proud moms and dads.
    Candace Buckner, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Following a Father's Day often marked by predictable gifts like slippers or cologne, this piece offers dads 10 innovative ways to treat themselves by upgrading their home environments.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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“Stepparents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepparents. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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