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as in mated
to take a spouse
she had always believed she would never marry, but fate proved her wrong
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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
white wine and chicken marry especially well
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Recent Examples of married
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
He has been married to his wife, Janet, for 55 years, Christianity Today reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Lily Allen’s new album, West End Girl, has pulled the rug out from under happily-married-after dreams.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The couple married in June 2005 and confirmed their split in 2015, a day after their 10th wedding anniversary.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
He has been married to his wife, Janet, for 55 years, Christianity Today reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Collins married Alderton in 1969.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Lily Allen’s new album, West End Girl, has pulled the rug out from under happily-married-after dreams.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for married
Adjective
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Yancey was open about his marital challenges Yancey had faced a series of massive personal challenges in recent years.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The couple had publicly but lovingly described some marital difficulties, yet there were still few outward signs the divorce was coming.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Running back Waymond Jordan, who is out due to an ankle injury, was seen walking on the sideline just before kickoff and celebrated with the team on the sidelines when Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for the first touchdown of the evening.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tina Olson, a managing attorney with the Juvenile Lifer Unit in the State Appellate Defender Office, says the decision doesn't minimize the crimes committed – or the victims impacted – but instead ensures defendants are given fair punishments.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The special circumstances charged in this case — the allegation that Reiner committed multiple homicides — opened the door to capital punishment.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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That motor comes mated to a four-speed gearbox and semi-automatic centrifugal clutch – no clutch lever, no fuss.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Dec. 2025
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With qualification tests now complete, Neutron's fairing section has been shipped to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia, where it will be mated to the rocket ahead the vehicle's debut launch.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Ballmer and his wife, Connie, matched donations made during the event, raising a total of $100 million.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the snaps, the couple pose with their two daughters, Adira, 2, and Olympia, 8, who matched in light blue dresses.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead of being engaged to Victor like in the book, she is betrothed to his younger brother William, who is grown up instead of a young child.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kelce and Swift got engaged before the current football season.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
5 Jan. 2026
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While Bad Bunny’s previous albums also fused different genres — including bossa nova, mambo, rock, merengue and more — this album’s melange was more homegrown.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Married.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/married. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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