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
Can debt collectors pursue surviving spouses for unpaid debt?
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
No kids, no spouses, no traffic noise, no sirens, no errands, no mail.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Now, five former Device employees and their spouses are launching a new brewery in its stead.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The two first met on the set of Wicked and began dating shortly after their split from their spouses in 2023.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spouse
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
No kids, no spouses, no traffic noise, no sirens, no errands, no mail.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Now, five former Device employees and their spouses are launching a new brewery in its stead.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The two first met on the set of Wicked and began dating shortly after their split from their spouses in 2023.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouse
Noun
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The company will also begin outreach to Lunya’s existing wholesale partners and Dana-co’s broader retail network in coming weeks.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Adams was out with her father, husband Darren Le Gallo, and daughter when things went The Pitt real quick.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Ducasse said her husband ultimately agreed to voluntary removal to Mexico.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Starmer was discussing his future with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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One group counts $25 million in support from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife, Anna, alongside $100 million tied to one of Silicon Valley’s biggest venture capital firms, which holds a large stake in OpenAI.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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“Spouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouse. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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