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 Be aware that a partner, spouse or close friend might surprise you today. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Life insurance may help protect a surviving spouse, provide an inheritance or, with certain permanent policies, offer access to cash value during retirement. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Hugh Hefner’s widow, Crystal Harris, took to Instagram Thursday to urge Jessica Biel not to play his spouse in the upcoming movie about the Playboy founder. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 The claim seeks damages for Villegas González’s death, the loss suffered by his children and spouse, and damage to his vehicle and its contents, which attorneys estimate are at least $10,000. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spouse

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Noun

In my opinion in our competitive market the setup will strengthen Paramount+ and that in the end Paramount+ may become a stronger partner under the Skydance banner – at least in the next years.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Twelve percent was also the interest rate tacked on to bills that were turned over to collections by Great Bend Regional Medical Center, of which Marshall was a founding partner.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

Still, Terry Strada, whose husband, Tom Strada, was killed in the attacks, said she was encouraged that more than 100 family members of 9/11 victims turned out and by the judges’ questions.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
His wife said the experience had changed her husband’s understanding of the value of money and the consequences financial decisions can have on other people.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of husband

Noun

Ethan Russell, who runs a commercial film production company with his brother in Dumbo, moved into a three-bedroom, two-bath at Union Channel with his wife and kindergarten-age daughter last June.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
Conrad’s legal team includes Camille Vasquez, who was among the attorneys who represented actor Johnny Depp in his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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