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
Sheryl Sokoloff is the spouse of Jonathan Sokoloff, managing partner of private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
While her on-screen spouse has exited the series, Cook has been happily married to her husband, Nathan Andersen, since 2001.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
But in that case, the departing spouse is still liable for the mortgage.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
May is survived by his wife Michelle; daughters Alex and Devin and their spouses.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2026
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
While her on-screen spouse has exited the series, Cook has been happily married to her husband, Nathan Andersen, since 2001.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
But in that case, the departing spouse is still liable for the mortgage.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
May is survived by his wife Michelle; daughters Alex and Devin and their spouses.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouse
Noun
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And be clear with your partner.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Relations with partners, spouses and close friends are warm and supportive.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Noun
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It’s represented by Belle Burden’s bestselling, breakup-with-your-husband memoir Strangers.—
Cami Fateh,
Vogue,
2 June 2026
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Considered one of the definitive records of Monroe, the tome offers interviews with primary sources like former husband Arthur Miller, friend and mentor Lee Strasberg and directors Otto Preminger, Billy Wilder and John Huston.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The family has been identified as Dmitri Doncev, 45, his wife Ecterina, 44, their 13-year-old daughter, Emily and 7-year-old son, Mark, all of Greenfield, Massachusetts.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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He got choked up while speaking fondly about his wife Tonya and how much her support has meant to him.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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“Spouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouse. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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