partner 1 of 2

noun

ˈpärt-nər How to pronounce partner (audio)
Definition of partnernext
as in spouse
the person to whom another is married takes marriage very seriously and wants a man who will be her partner for life

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partner

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verb

as in to contract

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Recent Examples of partner
Noun
The Unified Government has commitments from local partners to help pay for the position. — Sofi Zeman august 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 That history makes Berkeley a natural research partner for a facility focused on accelerating semiconductor development. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
CFOs should partner with the CTO, CIO, and CAIO on what AI activity the business runs today, what is planned, and what each is expected to produce. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 The companies that partner with the conference have to be either hiring in Atlanta or allowing their employees to work remotely in the city so as to not promote a migration of talent, Samuels said. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for partner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partner
  1. spouse
  2. subcontract
  3. husband
  4. recruit
  5. wife
  6. hire
  7. significant other
  8. employ
Noun
  • In front, Palo Alto 30-somethings bob in the waves on their surfboards, cheered on by their WASPy spouses clad in linen tunics, who keep half an eye on their salty-haired offspring hunting for seashells on the beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • McGraw’s patients included hundreds of service members and their spouses.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of spouse
Verb
  • Unite Here Local 17, the union that represents the 500 Target Field concessions workers, says Delaware North failed to bargain in good faith by subcontracting Minnesota Funding Initiative volunteers.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Crooks documents the ways North American cities have been pressured to subcontract garbage collection to private entities.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
Definition of subcontract
Noun
  • Panthea then gets angry at Karen, saying that Karen is jealous of her and her relationship with her husband.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The general managers described Garcia as Sanchez’s husband and as a hardworking, dedicated family man who supported not only his family in New York but also back in his home country, Colombia.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of husband
Verb
  • Whereas 20 years ago, banks began recruiting for summer interns in the spring, today the process begins two years ahead of time.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Fischer had tried to recruit others in her crusade against the local government, including foreman Ben Kessler.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of recruit
Noun
  • In the second-season finale, some time after Aemond had killed Rhaenyra’s son Luke, Alicent arrives in secret to Dragonstone to barter Aegon’s life in exchange for peace, and safety in particular for her daughter (and Aegon’s wife) Helaena.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Then Green, his wife and Beloozerov spent the next several days planning their trip and eating meals Beloozerov paid for in cash pulled from a pouch around his neck stocked with $100, $50 and $2 bills.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of wife
Verb
  • The group hired Chrissi Rawak, the former athletics director at Delaware, as its new CEO in February 2025.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Bruins announced the hiring Monday of the 35-year-old Carr, who is volunteering in his first major coaching role.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hire
Noun
  • A lot of attendees are bringing their significant other or a friend or kids.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the nearly three-minute clip, fresh drama unfolds, including emotional conversations between Katsanevas and Rose about the status of their relationships with their significant others.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of significant other
Verb
  • Closer to the front lines, Russians have employed smaller attack drones to terrorize civilian areas in Ukraine, targeting gas stations and vehicles.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rivian’s headquarters employs 130 people and is expected to grow to 500 by 2030.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of employ

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