widows

Definition of widowsnext
plural of widow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for widows
Noun
  • The pair babysat each other’s children, were pictured together shirtless riding camels during a Middle East trip with their wives, and were financially involved in Swalwell’s AI startup.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Thompson said Carolina has always been the first one to welcome new families to town and does so much for the wives and girlfriends.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • During the trip, the astronauts were able to speak with their spouses and children via brief, remote calls.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Sweeney details the impact of their pairing from multiple perspectives, including all four spouses and their adolescent offspring.
    Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While Kirk was praised by conservatives as a champion of free speech, he was also criticized for comments that many other Americans found hateful toward LGBTQ+ communities, non-Christians, people of color and women.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Gray said the two women did not know each other.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Widows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widows. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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