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as in wife
chiefly dialect
a female partner in a marriage
treated his woman to dinner at a five-star restaurant for their fifteenth wedding anniversary
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Recent Examples of woman
The Brazilian feature follows a 75-year-old woman whose journey through the Amazon becomes a manifesto on freedom and dignity.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The 20-year-old Lawrence woman killed after a hit-and-run crash on Thursday was a University of Kansas student, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
The Minnesota women’s basketball team had its second straight blowout to open the season, beating Manhattan 99-36 on Friday at Williams Arena.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Callers are disproportionately women, most of whom have children or teens living in their homes.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The 20-year-old Lawrence woman killed after a hit-and-run crash on Thursday was a University of Kansas student, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
The Minnesota women’s basketball team had its second straight blowout to open the season, beating Manhattan 99-36 on Friday at Williams Arena.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Callers are disproportionately women, most of whom have children or teens living in their homes.
—Matthew W. Kreuter, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woman
Noun
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His infectious personality and good looks have won over a few of the ladies and disarmed many of the men.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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The ladies were joined by her nephew Psalm and niece Chicago — whose parents are Kim and Kanye West — as well as Dream.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dorzon had been shot 11 times and his girlfriend had also been hit, collapsing on the front lawn.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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His girlfriend Swan was also hit and had collapsed in the front yard.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s the younger wife who falls in love with the woman her husband hires for a threesome, then walks off 10 minutes later with a $210m settlement once Nash acquires video evidence of his extensive perversions.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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His wife, Jo Carole Lauder, also donated $500,000 to Fix the City, while his nephew William Lauder has given $1 million—half during the primary, and half during the general election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Audiences were 61% male, 39% female with 39% ages 24-34.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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The average female who gets no free food from the government is 146 lbs.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both boys and girls soccer have won state titles, with the former already claiming two and in the running for a third this fall.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each year, the parade organization invites all military, veteran and civic organizations, as well as many universities, high schools, junior high schools, youth groups throughout the Treasure Valley and encourage marching bands, floats, boys and girl scout units to participate.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Woman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woman. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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