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
Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 May 2025
June's tearful talk with her mom is followed by an equally emotional exchange with her husband.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 May 2025
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
The latter’s husband, music producer Jack Antanoff, was in attendance for the event.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 May 2025
June's tearful talk with her mom is followed by an equally emotional exchange with her husband.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 May 2025
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
Noun
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Many people can’t handle the idea of separating and living away from their spouses at all, even for a few weeks or months.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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That requirement appears to be aimed at excluding some immigrants from tapping the tax break, while the Senate bill doesn't stipulate that taxpayers who claim this break, or their spouses, must have a Social Security number.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The adults can survive for up to five months without food, remaining still to conserve their energy.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The Nicaraguan native and engineer bought the land with the intent to conserve the tropical forest and its wildlife.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Diddy’s former partner, model-singer-actress Cassie Ventura, has been central to the prosecution’s case.—
Janeé Bolden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy has triggered widespread economic disruption, from rising prices for American consumers to retaliatory measures from key trading partners.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Husband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husband. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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