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 Together there, Sade and his wife—ever the loyal spouse—pursued an extreme libertine existence. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 His spouse Elspeth Sampson is played by Canadian Kathleen Robertson, styled like Kyrsten Sinema, the former senator from Arizona. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 The goal for surviving spouses isn't to avoid paying for legitimate obligations. — Stacy Francis, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 There are a few exceptions to the law, which include health conditions, relocation for a spouse’s career change or caring for a sick family member. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spouse

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The partners will help establish the systems needed to manage one of Australia’s most technically demanding defense programs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
The hotel partners with nearby institutions, including 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar, where guests can charge meals directly to their room, and the Pink Adobe, the longtime Santa Fe favorite, which the Serets purchased in 2022.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of partner

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The young Microsoft executive had just dropped off his twins at his ex-wife’s home in Jacksonville Beach on a warm, late-winter Florida evening.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Bridegan's former wife, Shanna Gardner, 39, was arrested in August 2023 in Washington and is facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit murder, and child abuse, CBS affiliate WJAX-TV reported.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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