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Recent Examples of stepsister
The 16-year-old boy charged with raping and killing his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a cruise ship in November pleaded not guilty to the crime this week.
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David Goodhue
april 23, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
And of course, there’s its Korean stepsister, the Kia EV2.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Allie Bieber Justin's stepsister, Allie Bieber (née Rebelo), was born on April 7, 2007.
—Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Her then 10-year-old stepsister went to visit other family on the property to get help with homework, and Athena was supposed to be sorting laundry in her room.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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David Goodhue
april 23, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
And of course, there’s its Korean stepsister, the Kia EV2.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Allie Bieber Justin's stepsister, Allie Bieber (née Rebelo), was born on April 7, 2007.
—Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Her then 10-year-old stepsister went to visit other family on the property to get help with homework, and Athena was supposed to be sorting laundry in her room.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepsister
Noun
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The blended family were pictured smiling at his stepbrother Lennox’s high school graduation in June 2025, as Pia shared in her Instagram Stories.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Anna Kepner’s cellphone emerged as a key piece of circumstantial evidence as federal investigators zeroed in on her stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, in the Florida 18-year-old’s murder investigation.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Rodgers led Reading with four goals, followed by freshman sister Madeline Rodgers with two goals and three assists.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Popular with Laguna Beach and LA locals for a quick staycation, the property also draws a loyal set of Montage brand devotees who’ve stayed at one of the sister properties in South Carolina, Deer Valley, or Los Cabos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Bryan’s onscreen brothers are no longer acting and haven’t been onscreen for many years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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But while not as well known as some of its fault-busting brethren, the July 8, 1986, temblor kicked off a series of quakes that rattled Southern California for the better part of a decade.—
Shelby Grad,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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In order to keep the show from being a total buzzkill, the writers will craft scenes like an intense conversation between adult siblings about fertility treatments in the midst of the chaos and the bizarre costuming of a child’s dance concert.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Whether that means asking siblings for help, leaning on friends, joining a support group or seeking counseling, building a support system is essential.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Family members said another 12‑year‑old cousin survived surgery and remains in critical condition.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Princess Kate and Prince William joined other members of the British royal family on June 6 for the wedding of his cousin Peter Phillips to Harriet Sperling.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Stepsister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepsister. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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