spouses

noun

plural of spouse
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 With Lassiter’s help, Jack and Sue Roberts started a support group for Parkinson’s patients and their spouses. — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 The couple first met in 2022 and began dating in 2023 after filing for divorce from their previous spouses. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 When military spouses cannot continue meaningful careers, retention suffers. — Jeanne Allen, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 But skin-to-skin time can be practiced by non-breastfeeding parents, non-birthing parents, and spouses. — Parents, 28 July 2026 Permanent advance voters, military and overseas voters and their spouses and dependents and those who have signed a declaration of religious objection form are exempt from needing photo ID in Kansas. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Through four generations, the Prisco family tree became deeply rooted in the store – with aunts, uncles, spouses and dozens of cousins all pitching in to stock shelves, slice meat and display produce. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 The tournament fills the week with activities for spouses and children, giving the 3M Open a reputation as one of the tour’s best places to bring family. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026 The legislation would prohibit lawmakers, their spouses and dependent children from buying individual stocks while in office. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouses
  1. partners
  2. husbands
  3. wives
Noun
  • The arrests followed an investigation led by Sweetwater police with assistance from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement partners.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Multigenerational farmers and Californians interested in pursuing the agriculture business gathered to learn about growing agave from the University of California Cooperative Extension and its partners.
    — Lizzie Kane July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of partners
Noun
  • But legal reforms have also made a huge difference, creating safety nets for women who previously had to depend on their husbands’ livelihoods.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • This week, it was reported that RHOSLC’s Angie Katsanevas and Whitney Rose are separating from their husbands.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026
Definition of husbands
Noun
  • It's made by Gugu Zuma-Ncube and Thuli Zuma, two of the daughters of the country's most high-profile polygamist - former President Jacob Zuma, who has four wives.
    — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 24 July 2026
  • Some wives and girlfriends balk at the label, calling it demeaning shorthand that gives short shrift to a woman’s own worth.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of wives

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