as in spouse
a male partner in a marriage
she and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
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as in to conserve
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
husband our natural resources so that our children and grandchildren may benefit from them
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Recent Examples of husband
R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
Lee's husband attended the meeting company executives held with the children's parents.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
Salma Hayek Pinault to Receive Giving Tree Award at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala: 'So Honored'
Hayek Pinault is mom to daughter Valentina, 16, and stepmom to husband Pinault's three kids — François, 25, Augustin and Mathilde, 22.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Dear Eric: My husband and I are senior citizens in a large, blended family.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
Lee's husband attended the meeting company executives held with the children's parents.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
Madison Le Croy, meanwhile, is still basking in the glow of her November 2022 wedding to husband Brett Randle.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
Salma Hayek Pinault to Receive Giving Tree Award at the 2023 Baby2Baby Gala: 'So Honored'
Hayek Pinault is mom to daughter Valentina, 16, and stepmom to husband Pinault's three kids — François, 25, Augustin and Mathilde, 22.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husband
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David and Sarah, and their respective spouses, now equally split the family’s 75% stake.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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These two rules apply to public service workers who receive pensions as well as Social Security alongside their spouses.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their fish are born and raised on the farm in water that continuously filters and recirculates to conserve as much as possible.Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Daylight saving time officially began in the U.S. on March 21, 1918, as a measure to maximize daylight and conserve energy during World War I. Why does Arizona not observe daylight saving time?Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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This could lead to new romantic connections that challenge your usual type or perhaps spark a desire for adventure with your current partner.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The team owners have flown front office workers, food and beverage partners, and custodial and security staff to Los Angeles for the match.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Husband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husband. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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