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Recent Examples of girlfriend
There are two songs named for girlfriends, and one dedicated to his father.
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Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Moss' ex-girlfriend claimed that Milsap offered her $10,000 on behalf of Moss and the gang not to testify at the upcoming hearing.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Long rode with his girlfriend’s cousin to the nearby gas station, then the pizzeria.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Moss — described in probable cause affidavits unsealed Friday as a senior member of Phantom MC — was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday after being charged with beating his ex-girlfriend in 2024.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Moss' ex-girlfriend claimed that Milsap offered her $10,000 on behalf of Moss and the gang not to testify at the upcoming hearing.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Long rode with his girlfriend’s cousin to the nearby gas station, then the pizzeria.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Moss — described in probable cause affidavits unsealed Friday as a senior member of Phantom MC — was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday after being charged with beating his ex-girlfriend in 2024.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlfriend
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Yup, the woman who looked like her, was terrifying, and kept criticizing her was her mother, folks!—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a third video, Cook gave resistance tips for single women.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At first glance, Amelia, with her purple bob and pixie-girl looks, seems an unlikely candidate for the far right to adopt as an increasingly popular meme.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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De Araújo lived through a similar trauma and skillfully maps the chasm between parents who want to protect their kid’s innocence and a girl who needs answers.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The film alternates between Aggressive Songs to Tell You What Emotion to Have and halting, bland narration from the first lady describing her feelings and initiatives.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s a touch of possessiveness that comes out when Eloise refers to Sophie as her lady’s maid.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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The gleaming, cool tones of silver add a timeless aesthetic that brings back fond memories for antique lovers.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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The 68th annual Grammys are kicking off the month of love, and all the lovers and haters are tuning in.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Girlfriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlfriend. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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