as in women
a female romantic companion
he proposed to his girlfriend of seven years
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Recent Examples of girlfriends
The latest came Thursday, when the New York Times reported that three ex-girlfriends of Platner’s had described his behavior as volatile and, by one account, physically rough.
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Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
As the girls became increasingly confused about the red, some guys went mute so as not to lie to their girlfriends.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Hefner was known for having multiple girlfriends at the same time — at one point, as many as seven.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Encapsulating the fine line the Platner campaign has to walk, Khanna also said Platner should apologize to the ex-girlfriends who described his mistreatment of them.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The New York Times last week reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends, some of whom viewed him positively and others who described him as volatile and insulting.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Another story in the Times published Thursday quoted ex-girlfriends who described toxic relationships.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026
Moments after Zverev’s previous Grand Slam final in Australia in 2025, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical abuse.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The couple met when Reilly attended Baugher's brother's wedding in Texas as the plus-one of one of her girlfriends.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
As the girls became increasingly confused about the red, some guys went mute so as not to lie to their girlfriends.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Hefner was known for having multiple girlfriends at the same time — at one point, as many as seven.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Encapsulating the fine line the Platner campaign has to walk, Khanna also said Platner should apologize to the ex-girlfriends who described his mistreatment of them.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The New York Times last week reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends, some of whom viewed him positively and others who described him as volatile and insulting.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Another story in the Times published Thursday quoted ex-girlfriends who described toxic relationships.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026
Moments after Zverev’s previous Grand Slam final in Australia in 2025, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical abuse.
—Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The couple met when Reilly attended Baugher's brother's wedding in Texas as the plus-one of one of her girlfriends.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girlfriends
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Messengers could also be faced with considering a constitutional amendment proposed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler that would ban women from serving in primary church leadership roles within the denomination.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Livonia police say the victims were identified as two women and two men.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Backstage, a handful of high-spirited elementary-age girls — known as Vista Horizon, a K-pop quintet from K-town — waved to them in awe and offered their congratulations.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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The gals’ night together becomes an illuminating, madcap journey, transforming their feud into friendship.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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These young ladies are primed for a life of modesty and subservience to their husbands and the future fathers of their children.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Patricia is currently being chased by the Boogeyman, a serial killer who murdered multiple teenage girls in Widow’s Bay when Patricia and the book club ladies were in high school.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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At the end of season two, Lestat and Louis have reunited as lovers.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Girlfriends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girlfriends. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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