SPOUSE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

spouse

noun

ˈspau̇s

Definition of spouse

as in partner

the person to whom another is married employees and their spouses are covered by the health plan

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Recent Examples of spouse At the most basic level, a prenup is a contract would-be spouses sign before getting hitched. — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Do those exceptions include your spouse inheriting your credit card debt, though? — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost. — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spouse

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Through a series of acrylic paintings, Gardner explores intimate connections between parents and children, partners and siblings, inviting viewers to identify themselves within his signature faceless figures.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The event drew people like Carmichael resident Melanie Groth and her partner.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of partner

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When her husband, financier John Molner, returned home from the gym, the two drove to the campus of the Aspen Institute, where Couric was excited to hit the hot dog stand for lunch.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Neha told paramedics that her husband had intentionally tried to kill the family.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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