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, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Either the husband or the wife might have caught the virus there and then boarded the cruise ship, along with the virus.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Many others shared tributes after learning of Burrell’s death, including Rachael Ray, who was a bridesmaid in Burrell’s October 2021 wedding to husband Stuart Claxton.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Noun
When the repair person comes, my husband is on good behavior and is relieved once the repair has been done.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Either the husband or the wife might have caught the virus there and then boarded the cruise ship, along with the virus.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Lopez laughed off the moment, before giving her ex-husband his props.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Many others shared tributes after learning of Burrell’s death, including Rachael Ray, who was a bridesmaid in Burrell’s October 2021 wedding to husband Stuart Claxton.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husband
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The individual, whose identity officials did not disclose, was hospitalized Thursday along with their spouse, who is also experiencing mild symptoms.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Transfers to spouses, but not to unmarried partners, are exempt.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The gravity assist allows the spacecraft to conserve fuel while continuing its years-long journey into the asteroid belt.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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People are encouraged to prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking lunch to work, avoiding drive-thru lanes, conserving energy, and keeping vehicles properly tuned.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Emerald also is in the midst of lining up financing for the market-rate units and another development partner.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The Selling Sunset star secretly tied the knot to her businessman hubby Christian Richard in December 2020.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Klum documented their latest romantic interlude on social media in late March, showcasing some PDA with her hubby in a cheeky carousel.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Husband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husband. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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