stepparents

Definition of stepparentsnext
plural of stepparent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepparents
Noun
  • While speaking with officer Marvin Kirk Brown, who issued the warrant, the victims' parents said the minors were child actors who met Busfield on the set of the FOX series The Cleaning Lady, where Busfield served as a director, according to the arrest warrant.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • This includes childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and postpartum classes designed to help parents feel informed and confident.
    MemorialCare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Several hundred people gathered outside the federal building, including mothers and grandmothers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The benefit applied to both mothers and fathers, according to Little’s release.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Moms, dads, cousins — everybody wants to have an opinion.
    Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Beloved by everyone from sitcom dads to hip-hop icons to Emma Chamberlain, the sweater vest has vast appeal.
    Lindy Segal, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Stepparents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepparents. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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