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In Episode 3, Warner plays Richard Bannister, a protective father who becomes a lead suspect in a murder investigation when his ex-wife is killed just after returning to town.
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2025
Kardashian shares True and Tatum with her ex, basketball player Tristan Thompson.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
She is survived by her ex-husband and son.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Madonna wanted to come by but was concerned that her ex, Sean Penn, had a piece of the place.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Oct. 2025
Kardashian shares True and Tatum with her ex, basketball player Tristan Thompson.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
She is survived by her ex-husband and son.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
Madonna wanted to come by but was concerned that her ex, Sean Penn, had a piece of the place.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ex
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As well, Lainey Wilson makes her maiden headlining appearance at Bridgestone Arena a day later.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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For Burna Boy, his maiden top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs comes via his second appearance.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As such, the race is on to get these budding butlers, maids, and models into the workforce.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The cast also includes Rebecca Hall as Lizzie’s stepmother, Abby; Billie Lourd as Lizzie’s sister, Emma Borden; Jessica Barden as the Lizzie’s friend and actress Nance O’Neill; and Vicky Krieps as Bridget Sullvan, the family’s maid.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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She's based in Fortune's London office and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of York.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Those universities must now seek approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to continue offering any low-enrollment bachelor’s, master’s, associate’s or doctoral programs.—
Tory Basile,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
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On The Gilded Age, Nixon plays Ada, the spinster sister of Agnes (Christine Baranski), in all three seasons.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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An old spinster, and worse, a scandalous one.—
Grace Aldridge
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Ex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ex. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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