as in ladies
the female partner in a marriage
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Recent Examples of wives
Former Islamic State fighters from multiple countries, their wives and children have been detained in camps since the militant group lost control of its territory in Syria in 2019.
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Both Skelton and Kebbel lend some nice warmth in supportive wives roles.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Does that 45% not have daughters or wives, or any human decency?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
In the scrum of literature about the Kennedys and their satellites, the wives, saddled with the heavy work of making the family grow, Beller’s book is guileless.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
In such cards, suffragettes were usually depicted as ugly spinsters or abusive, lazy wives.
—Melissa Chan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Her sons and their wives came to see her every afternoon.
—Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a man who had seven wives, including Ali MacGraw, Phyllis George, and Catherine Oxenberg.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 Feb. 2026
In the strictly patriarchal organization, reports the Advisor’s interviewees, husbands and fathers commonly scream at or hit their wives and children.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Both Skelton and Kebbel lend some nice warmth in supportive wives roles.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Does that 45% not have daughters or wives, or any human decency?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
In the scrum of literature about the Kennedys and their satellites, the wives, saddled with the heavy work of making the family grow, Beller’s book is guileless.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
In such cards, suffragettes were usually depicted as ugly spinsters or abusive, lazy wives.
—Melissa Chan, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Her sons and their wives came to see her every afternoon.
—Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a man who had seven wives, including Ali MacGraw, Phyllis George, and Catherine Oxenberg.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 Feb. 2026
In the strictly patriarchal organization, reports the Advisor’s interviewees, husbands and fathers commonly scream at or hit their wives and children.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wives
Noun
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With seemingly endless possibilities for ingredient combinations and twists, there's always a new way to serve a pasta salad at brunch, a ladies luncheon, or with a light supper.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Every year, some ladies show up in short cocktail dresses, and are sometimes irate at being refused entry, even though every venue, often even the tickets themselves, describe the dress code in advance.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Three women made complaints, beginning in October 2024.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The men’s team was recognized with a direct phone call, while the women were brought up afterward in a lighter aside.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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My late husband and I married nine years ago; both of our previous spouses had died.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Real-life spouses Dave Franco and Alison Brie star as a couple who move to the countryside and find themselves gradually being fused — literally — upon interacting with a mysterious cave.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Collaboration with the school district and community partners helps ensure that our goals are aligned and our impact is meaningful.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dracula and his brides are not the only hungrily desirous characters on display.—
Demetrios Matheou,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Even though her black wedding gown unintentionally started a forever style trend for brides wanting something a little less conventional, Parker doesn't necessarily stand by her choice.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Wives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wives. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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