as in partners
the person to whom another is married
employees and their spouses are covered by the health plan
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Recent Examples of spouses
Meanwhile this is an excellent day to enjoy the company of partners, spouses and close friends, because romantic vibes are sweet and special.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The annual luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation honors the first lady and brings together congressional spouses, administration officials, and guests to advance bipartisan community service.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Kids and spouses are traumatized.
—Ava Pukatch, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Longtime spouses Paul Rudd and Julie Yaeger step out for a date night in the city at the opening of Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Fallen Angels on Broadway on April 19 in New York City.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Serrano's wife, El Salvador native Deisy Rivera Ortega, was arrested by ICE on April 14 during an appointment related to a pending application for an immigration program, known as Parole in Place, designed to protect military spouses and parents from deportation.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Boosting security for lawmakers both at their homes and at the Minnesota Capitol complex has been a top issue for state leaders since last summer’s shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
That left no one traditionally assumed by Jewish law to recite the Mourner’s Kaddish on their behalf — siblings, parents or, for adults, children and spouses.
—Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Sarah Streyder of the Secure Families Initiative, a group representing the interests of military spouses, children, and veterans spoke out.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The annual luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation honors the first lady and brings together congressional spouses, administration officials, and guests to advance bipartisan community service.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Kids and spouses are traumatized.
—Ava Pukatch, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Longtime spouses Paul Rudd and Julie Yaeger step out for a date night in the city at the opening of Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Fallen Angels on Broadway on April 19 in New York City.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Serrano's wife, El Salvador native Deisy Rivera Ortega, was arrested by ICE on April 14 during an appointment related to a pending application for an immigration program, known as Parole in Place, designed to protect military spouses and parents from deportation.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Boosting security for lawmakers both at their homes and at the Minnesota Capitol complex has been a top issue for state leaders since last summer’s shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
That left no one traditionally assumed by Jewish law to recite the Mourner’s Kaddish on their behalf — siblings, parents or, for adults, children and spouses.
—Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Sarah Streyder of the Secure Families Initiative, a group representing the interests of military spouses, children, and veterans spoke out.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouses
Noun
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Instead, welcome practical discussions with partners, spouses and friends about making future plans.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The city is also working with schools, community partners and a social media campaign to inform children and their parents, a city spokesperson said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the end of regret-flow plotlines, husbands tend to beg their wives for forgiveness by dropping to their knees.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s an almost-friendship-ending rift over husbands (Brent Thiessen is Cee Cee’s, a cool-guy theater director; Ben Jacoby is Bertie’s, a rich jerk) that feels deeply dated and, in the context of the women’s tell-each-other-everything friendship, just plain weird.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two men, who were flanked by their wives, chatted during the parade, which was capped with a flyover of four F-35 military jets.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Buckle up and read on for a complete guide to the wives and girlfriends of Formula 1 racers in the 2026 season.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouses. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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