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
Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Detective Stefanie Kaiser was assigned the job of interviewing Diane to gain more information and further insight into her husband.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2024
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
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Noun
The medical examiner determined her husband had been stabbed 40 times, and his death was ruled a homicide.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Detective Stefanie Kaiser was assigned the job of interviewing Diane to gain more information and further insight into her husband.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
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
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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,
18 Feb. 2025
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Other stars, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Demi Lovato, Prince William and Princess Kate, and more are sharing their love for spouses and partners on this romantic occasion.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Homeowners should take precautions before a storm hits by setting thermostats to a reasonable level to conserve energy, insulating pipes to prevent freezing and ensuring all doors and windows are sealed properly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The collaboration serves to increase hunting efficiency and conserves energy for both parties, which is a clear evolutionary advantage in such a competitive ecosystem.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
3 Feb. 2025
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With Trump planning to impose 25% tariffs on the US’s two top trade partners, Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff already in effect on Chinese goods, experts say India could benefit from these strained trade relationships by exporting more technology, electronics and jewelry to America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Saudi Arabia is such a partner and Trump is smart to strengthen our relationship.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Husband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husband. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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