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Recent Examples of ex
Fortune was supposed to favor them, ex-Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison proclaimed after the 2025 draft lottery.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, people are talking about you as so-and-so’s girlfriend who was so-and-so’s ex.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Those under fire include ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson and former Prince Andrew.
—Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Earlier this week, police identified the victim, Avila-Carcamo’s ex-girlfriend, as Ingris Carolina Damas Morales, 20.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, people are talking about you as so-and-so’s girlfriend who was so-and-so’s ex.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Those under fire include ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson and former Prince Andrew.
—Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Earlier this week, police identified the victim, Avila-Carcamo’s ex-girlfriend, as Ingris Carolina Damas Morales, 20.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ex
Noun
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Nearly 100 people have flown on the rocket since Bezos himself boarded New Shepard for its maiden crewed spaceflight in July 2021, including celebrities like actor William Shatner and musical artist Katy Perry.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Chargers have been impressive in their D-1 maiden voyage, winning seven games (three over D-1 schools) and posting a 2-2 mark so far in the NEC.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Soon after, Douvia’s sister, Margaret, also moved to the area and found work as a maid.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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But like all good soapy murders, a body—the maid of honor’s—soon (literally) washes up, plunging the entire wedding party into delightful whodunit mayhem.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Augustine holds a law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Duke University.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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And many popular types of flower seeds such as black-eyed Susan, zinnia, bachelor’s buttons, and foxglove also don't need soaking first.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For four seasons, Bridgerton has portrayed Eloise as a spinster who, unlike her siblings, may never marry or find the love of her life.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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In this darkly comic folk tale, Olivia Colman also stars as a spinster fisherwoman fighting for her relationship with Skarsgård who stars as a literal tree.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Ex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ex. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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