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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Recent Examples of partner
Frank Holland, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Seven students are accepted per year to the classical training program, which is partnered with the Old Globe Theatre, where students can work on professional productions and travel to London to learn from Shakespeare’s namesake and the British American Drama Academy.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
But Trump has often expressed a more complicated view of Russian aggression, at times even seeming to treat the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, more as a potential partner than as a threat.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Noun
From big leagues to big business Fanatics launched the Athlete Immersion Program in 2023 and this year is partnering with Boardroom, a media and advisory company cofounded by Kleiman and NBA superstar Kevin Durant.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Seven students are accepted per year to the classical training program, which is partnered with the Old Globe Theatre, where students can work on professional productions and travel to London to learn from Shakespeare’s namesake and the British American Drama Academy.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Verb
Clients are encouraged to source fabrics from regional mill partners so that fabric can stay local.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
But Trump has often expressed a more complicated view of Russian aggression, at times even seeming to treat the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, more as a potential partner than as a threat.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partner
Noun
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The National Immigration Agency estimates about 140,000 Chinese spouses hold permanent residency in Taiwan, a democratic, self-governing island which China claims as its territory.—
Ashish Valentine,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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In the case of spouses, USCIS officers are required to gather testimony and evaluate other relevant evidence to determine whether the relationship meets the criteria.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Focusing On The Data Clearly, given these factors, the costs of the modernization and expansion efforts AI demands aren’t feasible as viewed currently, particularly in a time when public-sector and private-sector investments are contracting, not growing.—
Charles Yeomans,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to experts, and historically most children contracted it before the age of 15.—
Jen Christiansen,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
Noun
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He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jean, and sons Vincent and David.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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These players’ more high-profile wives, such as influencer Olivia Culpo, the wife of San Francisco 49ers player Christian McAffrey, have also enjoyed having their weddings featured in the pages of Vogue and other magazines.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The April 25 termination of a contract with Acacia Center for Justice, the contractor that subcontracts with several of the legal groups that sued, had immediate impact, Faherty said.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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According to sources familiar with the situation, Ahmad and other employees of his subcontracting company shared a recommender who issued letters for many of the company’s employees.—
Beth Bailey,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Season 1 saw them and their nearly grown children, Larry (Harry Richardson) and Gladys (Taissa Farmiga), move into an ostentatious mansion on old-money 61st St. Bertha set about scheming to rule high society the way her husband dominated business.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Authorities have accused him of impersonating law enforcement and fatally shooting a Democratic state representative and her husband and wounding another state legislator and his wife.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a once-promising driver who is recruited to help his friend and former driver, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), who is in danger of being ousted by the board of his racing team.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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Outside of just recruiting precinct chairs and fundraising, Moses wants to expand the reach of the Democratic Party and to bring more people to the table.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
Noun
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And that significant other doesn’t even need to be still employed by the Patriots.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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While both films highlight the aftermath of getting involved with the other’s significant other, Splitsville shows the writing duo expanding into broader material.—
Nikki Sternberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Vaughn Hillyard will join MSNBC as senior White House correspondent, as the network has hired a group of journalists for its team in advance of its split from Comcast and sister network NBC News.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Since incorporating in October, Union has hired a suite of engineers from Tesla, SpaceX and Anduril.—
David Jeans,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partner. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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