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stepparents

noun

plural of stepparent
as in stepmothers

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  1. parents
  2. mothers
  3. dads
Noun
  • At children’s school performances, parents watch their child through a phone screen even though the child is directly in front of them partaking in an event that will only happen once.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, in one crucial scene, Lion delivers a speech that myth-busts perfectionism to the kids’ parents, who are unmoved.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of parents
Noun
  • Left floating adrift are the mothers, fathers and children who are deprived of the same access and options as kids in other states.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Our research suggests that expanding these programs with the unique needs of mothers and babies in mind could help guarantee their human right to housing, cut down on homelessness and prevent family separations.
    — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of mothers
Noun
  • Moms and dads across the country rallied Americans to contribute research donations.
    — Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The dads telling the dad who was thrown out to leave the beer.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dads
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“Stepparents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepparents. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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