wives

noun

Definition of wivesnext
plural of wife
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 Alexis Wyborny challenged the stereotype that traditional wives must spend their days in the kitchen. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026 Granted, not all the wives’ problems are entirely on their partners. — Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026 Now, in their late 20s and early 30s, most have at least a couple of kids, with some of the older ones – 36 is the oldest of the Orange County wives – having up to four or five kids. — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026 Despite Hefner’s affinity for the bachelor lifestyle, a couple of those girlfriends even became his wives. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2026 For the first time, star Kody Brown, 57, did not join his ex-wives Janelle, Christine and Meri Brown. — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 During the one-day festival, wives observe a fast and pray for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 Deanna Paul, an attorney for Tal, said that the brothers asked them and their wives not to attend. — Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 The Wicker Husband’s clear devotion toward The Fisherwoman sparks envy among dissatisfied wives and anxiety among men who don’t want to live up to a new set of standards. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wives
  1. ladies
  2. women
  3. spouses
  4. partners
  5. brides
Noun
  • After a two-month break, at the top of next year, the ladies will bring their tour to Asia and Australia for 14 more shows.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The first part of this episode goes around and checks in on the ladies in their personal environments, which is fascinating.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of ladies
Noun
  • Hours after the attack, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said authorities found the bodies of three of the suspect's close family members -- two women and a man -- inside of his home in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, a city about 100 miles northeast of Krakow.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • How a group of young Black women helped Democrat Scott Colom do the unthinkable, potentially flipping a deep-red Senate seat.
    — Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of women
Noun
  • Unlike many restaurant promotions, the eligibility extends beyond veterans and service members to military spouses too.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Starbucks free coffee on Veterans Day Veterans, military service members and military spouses can get a free tall (12-ounce) brewed Starbucks coffee hot or iced.
    — Digital Producer, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of spouses
Noun
  • The partners are exploring whether quantum optimization algorithms could help make electricity grids more efficient.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The platform opens Relex to external systems, agents, partners, and customer teams through APIs, plugins, and other open standards, letting organizations connect existing technology and build new capabilities without replacing what already works.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of partners
Noun
  • Black wedding dresses are a striking alternative for brides who want something unexpected and aren’t afraid to break with tradition.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Her posts across TikTok earned thousands of comments and likes, and a recent post to a Facebook page for Chicago-area brides earned almost 2,000 likes and was shared by dozens of brides-to-be offering to help.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of brides

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“Wives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wives. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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