PARTNER Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈpärt-nər

Definition of partner

as in spouse

the person to whom another is married takes marriage very seriously and wants a man who will be her partner for life

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verb

as in to contract

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Recent Examples of partner

Noun

The deal ends in 2029, leaving MLS to decide whether to renew with Apple or pursue other partners. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Instead of replacing pilots, the technology aims to act as a mission partner that can process information faster and execute complex maneuvers when every second matters. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

The mental health courts partner with the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, or ODR, which has steered more than 15,000 defendants with mental, physical and behavioral needs into housing and treatment since it was established by the county in 2015. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Hollister will also partner with artists and creators throughout the weekend. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for partner

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Noun

Ted Pappageorge, of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, said the policy is not effective, especially for married couples who both rely on tips as spouses must share the $25,000 cap.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Chesapeake Life Center group for individuals grieving death of spouse or life partner.

— Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of spouse

Verb

Crooks documents the ways North American cities have been pressured to subcontract garbage collection to private entities.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
The norm in the industry is for tour operators to subcontract everything from drivers and local transport to guides, but A&K has much more of its own staff, which allows for better quality control.

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Definition of subcontract

Noun

Fly fishing, while not one of my husband’s hobbies, is a favorite for some of his friends.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
The order would limit Miller’s ability to contact her attorneys, with Moreno saying in the filing that her ex-husband harassed, grabbed and insulted them.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of husband

Verb

Graves said recruiting and retaining officers remains one of the biggest challenges facing whoever takes over for her, along with continuing to embrace technology and modern policing.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
North America, in particular, has huge potential for businesses such as Endra, with many engineers struggling to recruit enough staff to work in the same way as in the past.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of recruit

Noun

Democrats have seen a new opportunity in his northeast Ohio congressional seat as the Republican incumbent has faced mounting pressure over the domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out custody battle with his ex wife.

— Mary Clare Jalonick, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
After shuttering some five decades later, the land was largely vacant until the former mayor of Seattle, Paul Schell, and his wife, Pam, built their dream hotel from the ground up.

— Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of wife

Verb

Pullen has hired former Westminster assistants Neema Salimi (offensive coordinator), Byron Curtis (linebackers coach), Bill McGahan (director of scouting) and Joe Sturniolo (special teams coach).

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Garren Taylor, one of Claunch’s friends, said that two years ago, Claunch completed a rehab program for alcohol abuse at Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center in Rupert, Idaho, and was immediately hired there.

— Michael Biesecker, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hire

Noun

The stereotypical tokenmaxxer was staying up late — perhaps ignoring their significant other — while orchestrating an army of 24-hour AI agents performing work on their behalf.

— Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Here are 17 celebrities who helped fans propose to their significant others.

— Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of significant other

Verb

Kyiv has accused the e-commerce giant — which employs thousands of people and has become a key part of the economy — of storing drone parts and helping the Russian army.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
So the Chiefs employed two of the worst-six running backs in their ability to make people miss.

— Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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