widows

plural of widow

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Noun
  • Elizabeth also followed the trend of army wives.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • Their wives, Danielle and Rosalind, were best friends, teammates and roommates at the University of North Carolina.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Social Security survivor benefits can pay eligible spouses, former spouses, children and dependent parents of a worker who paid into the system.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • On board the deportation flight were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights, The Associated Press reported.
    Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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“Widows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widows. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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