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
Given that Brown ran his own company and also had a spouse who was employed, the prosecutor believed the high bond was appropriate.
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Another category of a qualified spouse is one who has been married for at least one continuous year prior to the death.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
New guidance said federal immigration authorities may begin removal proceedings for immigrants who lack legal status and apply to become residents through spouses or family members.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 1 Oct. 2025
Stein’s parents moved to Oakland from Baltimore three years later, so the spouses grew up in the same climate.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Another category of a qualified spouse is one who has been married for at least one continuous year prior to the death.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
New guidance said federal immigration authorities may begin removal proceedings for immigrants who lack legal status and apply to become residents through spouses or family members.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 1 Oct. 2025
Stein’s parents moved to Oakland from Baltimore three years later, so the spouses grew up in the same climate.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouse
Noun
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That’s a devastating blow because Pionk’s second-pair success is somewhat dependent on having Samberg as his partner.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The elections division launched an investigation and reached out to their partners, including the printer and authorized carrier.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The following day, Kidman filed for divorce from her husband of 19 years, according to court documents.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sullivan and Quinn became fast friends, and Quinn went on to serve as a groomsman when Sullivan married his wife, Kate.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the Nir Oz kibbutz, Ohad (Miki Leon), wife Batsheva (Rotem Sela) and three children are awoken by alarms and seek refuge in their home’s shelter room, which unfortunately has a broken door, forcing a predictable and harrowing outcome.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Spouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouse. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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