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as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
wanted to give his woman all the finer things in life
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as in wives
chiefly dialect
a female partner in a marriage
treated his woman to dinner at a five-star restaurant for their fifteenth wedding anniversary
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Recent Examples of women
One of the places that Abraaj targeted was the Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Kenya, a chain of nine for-profit hospitals that treat men as well as women.
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Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, millions of Americans lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates, and tens of millions — particularly married women whose names have changed — could face additional hurdles under stricter requirements.
—Katherine “kitty” Donovan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
In a weird form of Shakespearean locker-room talk, the two josh each other about women; H is involved with Mina, while the Rude Boy renews his flirtation with Ophelia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Two women who speak to each other about their fears and uncertainties and share their stories in a place without space or time.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
For moist at least, a long history as a word associated with bodily discharge coupled with its more recent use as a sexualized word positioned it as one that makes young modern women squirm more than men.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
The jury of seven men and five women was selected last week.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Upon arrival, officers found two women suffering from stab wounds.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Opponents say bill makes women less safe Instances of trans people perpetrating violence in public bathrooms, locker rooms and dorm rooms are exceedingly rare.
—Jack Harvel
april 20, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, millions of Americans lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates, and tens of millions — particularly married women whose names have changed — could face additional hurdles under stricter requirements.
—Katherine “kitty” Donovan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
In a weird form of Shakespearean locker-room talk, the two josh each other about women; H is involved with Mina, while the Rude Boy renews his flirtation with Ophelia.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Two women who speak to each other about their fears and uncertainties and share their stories in a place without space or time.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
For moist at least, a long history as a word associated with bodily discharge coupled with its more recent use as a sexualized word positioned it as one that makes young modern women squirm more than men.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
The jury of seven men and five women was selected last week.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Upon arrival, officers found two women suffering from stab wounds.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Opponents say bill makes women less safe Instances of trans people perpetrating violence in public bathrooms, locker rooms and dorm rooms are exceedingly rare.
—Jack Harvel
april 20, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for women
Noun
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Eunice, who is in charge of meeting the ladies at the airport, comes to Austin for help.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The ladies who replaced Rebecca and Kayla looked super jazzed; my guy seemed less impressed.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, police circled back to Griffith after some of his ex-girlfriends and friends reported suspicious behavior.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Later, the antique models — the Commanders with more seniority and more gold cords hanging from their epaulettes — will come to select their second or third wives.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Several other memorial services followed shortly after, including one in Los Angeles organized by Prince’s ex-wives, Manuela Testolini and Mayte Garcia.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bruce’s circus consists of nine males and three females, and the researchers observed 162 male-versus-male interactions over four weeks.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even Gen Z, whose 4% buyer share edged up from 3%, is entering homeownership unconventionally—35% as single females and 17% as unmarried couples, both generational highs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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King George enjoyed an afternoon with his two girls while at the Royal Lodge at Windsor in this sweet photo from 1946.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Following his role as a coach during Toyota’s Glow Up Classic during Super Bowl week in San Francisco, Pittman is back with the automotive manufacturer for a special NFL Draft flag football training camp featuring Pittsburgh high school girls flag players on the eve of draft night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Women.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/women. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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