as in spouses
a male partner in a marriage
she and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
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as in conserves
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 husbands
Vaughan Bagley, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Particular challenges for women and minorities The bill under consideration is also likely to pose particular challenges for women, especially those who have taken their husbands’ name, which does doesn’t match the name on their birth certificate.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
There’s a ticklish elusiveness to the portraits of Blume’s husbands in the book, and to those of her kids, Randy and Larry, as well.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
Both are reportedly having issues at home with their husbands amid the scandal.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2026
Women, on average, live longer than men — a longevity gap that means many wives will outlive their husbands.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
There were jokes about the sexuality of her four husbands.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Three wives, two husbands Ternier has long been publicly described as Bien-Aime’s wife.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Season four begins with the spotlight on DadTok, aka the husbands (and exes) to the show’s main cast, as they’ve been invited to a luxury getaway filmed for Hulu sister series Vanderpump Villa.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
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Like us, these families trusted the Williams’ in their most vulnerable moment — right after losing their husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, sisters, brothers and children — and they were denied the dignity and care that every family has a right to expect.
—Vaughan Bagley, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Particular challenges for women and minorities The bill under consideration is also likely to pose particular challenges for women, especially those who have taken their husbands’ name, which does doesn’t match the name on their birth certificate.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
There’s a ticklish elusiveness to the portraits of Blume’s husbands in the book, and to those of her kids, Randy and Larry, as well.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
Both are reportedly having issues at home with their husbands amid the scandal.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2026
Women, on average, live longer than men — a longevity gap that means many wives will outlive their husbands.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
There were jokes about the sexuality of her four husbands.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Three wives, two husbands Ternier has long been publicly described as Bien-Aime’s wife.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Season four begins with the spotlight on DadTok, aka the husbands (and exes) to the show’s main cast, as they’ve been invited to a luxury getaway filmed for Hulu sister series Vanderpump Villa.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbands
Noun
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To deduct up to $12,000 as a married couple, both spouses must be at least 65.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Friends, spouses, partners and even members of the general public will be encouraged by your positive energy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These achievements are linked to the longstanding work between the county, local providers and community partners, officials say.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Israel will be treading over familiar ground in southern Lebanon, enjoys intelligence superiority, operational superiority, and has the backing of partners in Lebanon.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Husbands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbands. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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