stepparents

noun

plural of stepparent
as in stepmothers

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  1. parents
  2. mothers
  3. dads
Noun
  • So far, 28 teens have committed juvenile offenses, with seven parents being issued citations, according to the 2026 Midyear Public Safety Report.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings where children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness.
    — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of parents
Noun
  • Two mothers caring for their disabled sons now face losing their homes.
    — Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 July 2026
  • There are other mothers who lost a son and who may be afraid to come forward.
    — Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of mothers
Noun
  • Like, Wow, married moms and dads can be saying things like that.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Bouaddi’s maturity and leadership skills won him many admirers at the club – including among his team-mates’ mums and dads.
    — Tom Williams, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of dads
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