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
Some worry about their children, spouses, siblings, and parents.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Milam and King were at odds over the implementation of new emergency management software, and King alleged Goodloe was trying to take the heat off of her spouse, Blankenship said.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Wyper said Omni’s predominant business was transporting the families and spouses of active military families into non-combat zones, but had business dating back more than 20 years with the Department of Homeland Security.
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Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Platner is also an unfaithful spouse who mistreats women.
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Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spouse
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Milam and King were at odds over the implementation of new emergency management software, and King alleged Goodloe was trying to take the heat off of her spouse, Blankenship said.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Wyper said Omni’s predominant business was transporting the families and spouses of active military families into non-combat zones, but had business dating back more than 20 years with the Department of Homeland Security.
—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Platner is also an unfaithful spouse who mistreats women.
—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouse
Noun
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
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Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
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She is survived by her husband, Rodney Timson, and their two sons.
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His wife is from Mexico and their son learned the native tongue, T'aiki, in preschool; the family speaks Spanish and English at home.
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Adorni’s private life first drew scrutiny in March when his wife, who doesn’t work in government, accompanied him on the presidential aircraft for a conference in New York.
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“Spouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouse. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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