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
Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a photo on her Instagram Stories of an adorable handwritten note she'd been given by her husband Prince Harry, 40, son Prince Archie, 5, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 3, on the eve of the show's March 4 premiere.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2020
Bruce Willis‘ wife Emma Heming Willis is ready to chronicle her journey of being a caregiver to husband Bruce Willis.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Eventually, Kate and husband Eddie decided Bradenton was the right place to expand Pork Belly’s.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a photo on her Instagram Stories of an adorable handwritten note she'd been given by her husband Prince Harry, 40, son Prince Archie, 5, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 3, on the eve of the show's March 4 premiere.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
At this unipolar moment, a few voices argued for a strategy of restraint, calling on the United States to husband its economic resources, focus on domestic challenges, and avoid stumbling into new conflicts.
—Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2020
Bruce Willis‘ wife Emma Heming Willis is ready to chronicle her journey of being a caregiver to husband Bruce Willis.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husband
Noun
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Jennifer lives in Baltimore with her spouse, physicist Sean M. Carroll, and their two cats, Ariel and Caliban.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The discretionary power also can protect the money from creditors and divorcing spouses.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This can help align incentives and conserve precious capital.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Americans in New Jersey and Delaware have been urged to conserve water amid drought conditions and wildfires.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Playing with a partner, Wilmot’s Warehouse becomes a negotiation: Should what looks like a pen knife go over here with the tools or over there with the camping materials?—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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At that time, Power Rangers owner Hasbro Entertainment set out to explore a new creative direction for the series, and with a new partner.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Husband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husband. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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