marriages

plural of marriage
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as in weddings
a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony just a small group of family and friends have been invited to witness the marriage

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Noun
  • Uber argued that the attorneys were trying to line their pockets by forcing car-accident victims into predatory relationships with medical providers, while the attorneys accused the rideshare giant of trying to escape accountability by rewriting civil liability laws.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
  • And many of the gay bar owners have good relationships with each other.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Add this versatile heel to your collection for upcoming weddings, brunches with friends, or to simply zhuzh up a classic jeans-and-tee outfit like Swift’s.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Her book captures the community’s most personal moments, from family life and weddings to sacred religious rites.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 June 2026
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“Marriages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marriages. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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