as in spouse
a male partner in a marriage
she and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
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as in to conserve
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
husband our natural resources so that our children and grandchildren may benefit from them
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Recent Examples of husband
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The agreement reportedly mostly protects Jackman’s two children, Oscar and Ava, and Foster’s nine-year-old daughter with her ex-husband Ted Griffin.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Many others shared tributes after learning of Burrell’s death, including Rachael Ray, who was a bridesmaid in Burrell’s October 2021 wedding to husband Stuart Claxton.
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Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Noun
His wife, Gusbimar Gonzalez, told CBS News the rescue team has made contact with her husband.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The agreement reportedly mostly protects Jackman’s two children, Oscar and Ava, and Foster’s nine-year-old daughter with her ex-husband Ted Griffin.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Verb
Lopez laughed off the moment, before giving her ex-husband his props.
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Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Many others shared tributes after learning of Burrell’s death, including Rachael Ray, who was a bridesmaid in Burrell’s October 2021 wedding to husband Stuart Claxton.
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Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husband
Noun
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If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost.
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Do those exceptions include your spouse inheriting your credit card debt, though?
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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The Deschutes, like rivers across the country, is owned by the public, and taxpayers are spending big to conserve it.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
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Barbara Palvin and hubby Dylan Sprouse pose together at an event celebrating Amouage in Beverly Hills, California on June 17.
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How could your wife get a headache with a great hubby like you?
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“Husband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husband. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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