SPOUSE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

spouse

noun

ˈspau̇s

Definition of spouse

as in partner

the person to whom another is married employees and their spouses are covered by the health plan

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Recent Examples of spouse In some instances, DHS has released military spouses following media attention and advocacy by congressional leaders. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Since his administration launched its mass deportation campaign and reversed limits on ICE arresting military spouses and parents, such arrests have become more common. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 But most Buddhists see this goal as out of reach in this lifetime and instead have desires for worldly things, such as getting a job, winning the lottery or finding a spouse. — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 Under policies embraced by Republican and Democratic administrations, the undocumented parents and spouses of service members have generally been shielded from deportation. — Catherine Bouvet, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spouse

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The InnoAsia Startup Demo Jam sits at the center of the first track, with nine companies, drawn from the open call and international partner recommendations, pitching AI, virtual production and digital-asset technologies to investors and buyers.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The upcoming War seems to be an example of how Sky works with different outside and inside partners.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

The grieving husband said Soto de Guzman wanted to take their son to Santo Domingo on Saturday and had already booked a flight, but the son was in the midst of a mental health crisis.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Her husband of nearly 58 years, businessman Carl Dean, died at age 82 on March 3, 2025.

— Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of husband

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During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Naturally, with three more Salt Lake City wives at the Alter Ego Party, Gizelle is ready to further investigate why Lisa is in a battle with her whole cast.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

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