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stepsister

[step-sis-ter] / ˈstɛpˌsɪs tər /




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The union gave me a stepbrother and a stepsister.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Introducing someone as a stepsister evokes a host of unspoken disclaimers: Not my real sister!

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

I have a question whose answer you may not like: In order for your stepsister to change your mother’s address for her bank account, she would legally and ethically require your mother’s permission.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026

Hahn: It’s interesting, Mark, because I’ve always felt kind of like basically just invited to the party, so I always have felt like the messy stepsister on the outside looking in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025

She could show her stepsister the medallion in her pocket, but Ana would only think she had stolen it.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo

Evil stepmothers and stepsisters are truly the stuff of fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Despite the family's efforts to protect them, her younger stepsisters found out that their father and mother were trapped under the rubble from other children at school.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2025

Survivors include a son from his first marriage, William Jr.; two stepbrothers; two stepsisters; and three grandchildren.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 1, 2022

Wearing a raggedy dress and frumpy sweater, she is treated like a lowly servant by her imperious stepmother and snide stepsisters.

From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2021

Ash glanced at her stepsisters, but they seemed as surprised as she was.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo


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