as in spouse
a male partner in a marriage
she and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
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as in to conserve
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
husband our natural resources so that our children and grandchildren may benefit from them
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Recent Examples of husband
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
The woman’s husband purchased the truck about 45 years ago for his collection of vehicles, according to a Vintage Fire Company representative.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2024
Madison Le Croy, meanwhile, is still basking in the glow of her November 2022 wedding to husband Brett Randle.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Both her transplant and her husband’s donations were done at Hartford Hospital and both are doing well.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
The woman’s husband purchased the truck about 45 years ago for his collection of vehicles, according to a Vintage Fire Company representative.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bruce Willis‘ wife Emma Heming Willis is ready to chronicle her journey of being a caregiver to husband Bruce Willis.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2024
Madison Le Croy, meanwhile, is still basking in the glow of her November 2022 wedding to husband Brett Randle.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husband
Noun
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And the only way for founders to win over potential recruits and their spouses is to ground their conviction in a compelling vision of what the new hires will be working towards.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Putin and Trump spoke again that same evening in Hamburg during a dinner with other world leaders and their spouses.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hill’s thoughts were specifically about short-yardage situations, which would seem to be the most obvious place to cut back on the 191-pound speedster’s 281 touches in 2024 if Miami wanted to conserve him more while getting others involved.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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This may happen because the body needs to conserve energy.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prepare for new attribution models — work with payment providers and data partners to maintain visibility when agents are in the loop.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The search for Top involved over 50 personnel, including local police units and partner agencies, and employed ATVs, drones, and helicopter support, police said in an update on July 31.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Emma Myers wears a matching bright red and white ensemble while out and about in New York City on Aug. 6. Lauren Sanchez flashes a smile while out with hubby Jeff Bezos during their Spanish getaway in Ibiza.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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After a short, awkward visit, the cheater pleaded his case to my hubby.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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“Husband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husband. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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