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Recent Examples of domestic partner
He was arrested on March 5 for pointing a harpoon at his domestic partner and for possession of drugs, according to police.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Despite the crime drop, rapes, lead by a surge in attacks by victims’ domestic partners, were up 19% last year.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
But two months later, the Alec Baldwin film is yet to secure a domestic partner after its production was overshadowed by on-set tragedy when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun held by star Baldwin during rehearsals fired a live round.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: The Seattle Times reported last week that Wilson had a temporary protection order issued against him last year after his domestic partner accused him of harassment and stalking.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
Despite the crime drop, rapes, lead by a surge in attacks by victims’ domestic partners, were up 19% last year.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
But two months later, the Alec Baldwin film is yet to secure a domestic partner after its production was overshadowed by on-set tragedy when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun held by star Baldwin during rehearsals fired a live round.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: The Seattle Times reported last week that Wilson had a temporary protection order issued against him last year after his domestic partner accused him of harassment and stalking.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic partner
Noun
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For example, after a frustrating conversation, a partner with high reflective functioning might reflect on whether their significant other had a stressful day at work or was feeling emotionally distant due to personal reasons, rather than assuming disinterest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Some of our favorite celebrity couples popped out to enjoy their significant other, happily ushering in the new season.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But it was pushed back to May because United Way is still finalizing a community partner agreement and testing the program.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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In September 2023, Joseph and her business partner purchased Casa Matilda, an existing restaurant in South Beach, after six months of negotiations.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
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Seeking a Solution in the West Dear Seeking: Because of the change in your spouse’s health status, your desire for privacy is understandable.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spencer finally catches a break, but bad luck continues to follow his better half.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The bolsters have the feel of those high-density sponges your better half uses in the shower.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dan’s heartbroken to hear that some rare books and stamps are what ultimately took his soulmate from him.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the story was about a toxic suburban friendship, the movie itself was about a psychosexual meeting of alarming soulmates.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Domestic partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20partner. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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