as in spouse
the person to whom another is married
takes marriage very seriously and wants a man who will be her partner for life
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as in to contract
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Recent Examples of partner
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Jen Zamzow,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Building the vehicle jointly with Geely’s Zeekr unit highlights how Western companies are increasingly looking to partner with Chinese automakers despite US policies that have largely shut those companies out of the American market.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Noun
The arching stems and feathery plumes of ornamental grasses make a fantastic partner to the dense flower power of dahlias in late summer.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.
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Jen Zamzow,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Verb
This year Bon Appétit has proudly partnered with the foundation to be the official livestream partner of the Restaurant and Chef Awards.
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Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
Building the vehicle jointly with Geely’s Zeekr unit highlights how Western companies are increasingly looking to partner with Chinese automakers despite US policies that have largely shut those companies out of the American market.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partner
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Spending more time alone, or limiting social interactions to a spouse or partner, can contribute to isolation and other mental health challenges, Ashad-Bishop said.
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On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.
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The norm in the industry is for tour operators to subcontract everything from drivers and local transport to guides, but A&K has much more of its own staff, which allows for better quality control.
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Content industries in the country are plagued by low wages, punishing hours, and subcontracting arrangements that push risk onto the most vulnerable workers.
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Adams was out with her father, husband Darren Le Gallo, and daughter when things went The Pitt real quick.
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Ducasse said her husband ultimately agreed to voluntary removal to Mexico.
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Then how come others keep recruiting them?
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However, some remained in the jungle and recruited more fighters to form a new generation of rebel groups.
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Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Starmer was discussing his future with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision.
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One group counts $25 million in support from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife, Anna, alongside $100 million tied to one of Silicon Valley’s biggest venture capital firms, which holds a large stake in OpenAI.
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In June 2025, the university also announced a hiring freeze and paused annual pay increases, citing uncertainty in funding sources.
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In April, Anthropic was also hiring for a data center deal sourcing role in the country.
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The order bars William Applegate, 31, from contacting the singer, her sister Sarah Carpenter and her sister's significant other George Smith, who both live with her, for five years.
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Half the people here are writing for and/or directing their significant other.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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“Partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partner. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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