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Recent Examples of widower
Things are getting hot in Kayce's love life, even after the widower mournfully visits the East Camp memorial to his beloved wife, Monica Dutton (Kelsey Asbille).
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Lockwood, who focused more on fine art for much of her career, initially refused the job for the widower.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Strangely, no one seems to notice until cranky, grieving widower Sam (Alfred Molina) moves in.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
The funds are aimed to assist her widower and two sons.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for widower
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Lockwood, who focused more on fine art for much of her career, initially refused the job for the widower.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Strangely, no one seems to notice until cranky, grieving widower Sam (Alfred Molina) moves in.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
The funds are aimed to assist her widower and two sons.
—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for widower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widower
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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.
Noun
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If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost.
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Do those exceptions include your spouse inheriting your credit card debt, though?
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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Barbara Palvin and hubby Dylan Sprouse pose together at an event celebrating Amouage in Beverly Hills, California on June 17.
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How could your wife get a headache with a great hubby like you?
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“Widower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widower. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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