stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfä-t͟hər 
: the husband of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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May 1, 2015 Gray’s family calls for peace Gray’s stepfather, Richard Shipley, says his family is satisfied with the criminal charges brought against the six police officers.
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Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
Following a week in the hospital and a defibrillator implant, the stepfather returned home on Wednesday, March 26, WIVB reported.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The former mixed martial artist wounded the man’s stepfather in the incident, officials said.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Nuvo’s mother and stepfather were born in Cuba, like her father, but had spent most of their lives in Miami, and later, California.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
Following a week in the hospital and a defibrillator implant, the stepfather returned home on Wednesday, March 26, WIVB reported.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The former mixed martial artist wounded the man’s stepfather in the incident, officials said.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Nuvo’s mother and stepfather were born in Cuba, like her father, but had spent most of their lives in Miami, and later, California.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Stepfather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepfather. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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stepfather
noun
step·fa·ther
ˈstep-ˌfät͟h-ər
: the husband of one's mother when distinct from one's natural or legal father
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