stepmother
noun
step·moth·er
ˈstep-ˌmə-t͟hər 
: the wife of one's parent when distinct from one's natural or legal mother
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The pop star was flanked by his other three siblings, as well as his father and stepmother, Chelsey Bieber.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
New details have emerged in the shocking story of a 32-year-old Connecticut man allegedly held captive in a single room by his father and stepmother for 20 years.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
According to an arrest warrant obtained by PEOPLE, the victim told detectives that his stepmother allegedly began locking him in the room for 22 hours a day or more after pulling him out of school at the age of 11.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Man allegedly held captive for decades escapes A man in western Connecticut intentionally set his home on fire to escape after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years with little food and no medical care, authorities said Wednesday.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
New details have emerged in the shocking story of a 32-year-old Connecticut man allegedly held captive in a single room by his father and stepmother for 20 years.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
According to an arrest warrant obtained by PEOPLE, the victim told detectives that his stepmother allegedly began locking him in the room for 22 hours a day or more after pulling him out of school at the age of 11.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Man allegedly held captive for decades escapes A man in western Connecticut intentionally set his home on fire to escape after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years with little food and no medical care, authorities said Wednesday.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Stepmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepmother. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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stepmother
noun
step·moth·er
-ˌmət͟h-ər
: the wife of one's father when distinct from one's natural or legal mother
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