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
Caregivers — spouses, children and loved ones — are often the unsung heroes who manage care while carrying their own emotional and physical burdens.
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Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Discussions with partners, spouses and others could be unusually powerful.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The executive order, which took effect immediately, bars government appointees and their family members (including spouses and children) and their business partners from using insider state information to enrich themselves by betting on outcomes of current affairs, sports and other ventures.
—Lia Russell
march 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Clearly, the old-house Euro classics reign supreme among the world’s first spouses—though of the 15 bags on the table, the still very new (and very much coveted) Chanel 25 was the most surprising.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The dramedy examines the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
There is also a special homestead exemption for spouses of armed forces members or first responders killed in the line of duty.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
But her husband, who is finishing a postdoctoral program in Canada, has been repeatedly denied an F-2 visa, which applies to dependents and spouses of F-1 visa holders.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Today’s summit was attended by a number of other spouses of world leaders, including French first lady Brigitte Macron, and Olena Zelenska, first lady of Ukraine.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Discussions with partners, spouses and others could be unusually powerful.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The executive order, which took effect immediately, bars government appointees and their family members (including spouses and children) and their business partners from using insider state information to enrich themselves by betting on outcomes of current affairs, sports and other ventures.
—Lia Russell
march 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Clearly, the old-house Euro classics reign supreme among the world’s first spouses—though of the 15 bags on the table, the still very new (and very much coveted) Chanel 25 was the most surprising.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The dramedy examines the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
There is also a special homestead exemption for spouses of armed forces members or first responders killed in the line of duty.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
But her husband, who is finishing a postdoctoral program in Canada, has been repeatedly denied an F-2 visa, which applies to dependents and spouses of F-1 visa holders.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Today’s summit was attended by a number of other spouses of world leaders, including French first lady Brigitte Macron, and Olena Zelenska, first lady of Ukraine.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouses
Noun
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These achievements are linked to the longstanding work between the county, local providers and community partners, officials say.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Israel will be treading over familiar ground in southern Lebanon, enjoys intelligence superiority, operational superiority, and has the backing of partners in Lebanon.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Although their husbands were all friends, some of the widows knew each other prior to the crash, while others had never met.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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One of her husbands was booked on the Titanic.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shivering wives were gathering at the pithead, rescue units were being rushed to the scene, and the prime minister was due to make a statement.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Faithful wives – human and divine Through its female characters, mortal and divine alike, the text highlights a woman’s principal role and identity as a faithful wife.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Spouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouses. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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