as in spouses
a male partner in a marriage
she and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
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as in conserves
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 husbands
Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
In the strictly patriarchal organization, reports the Advisor’s interviewees, husbands and fathers commonly scream at or hit their wives and children.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2026
Women often assumed these roles after the deaths of their husbands, ensuring the continuation of family businesses.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Her costars Mayci Neeley, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Miranda McWhorter, Layla Taylor and Jen Affleck were all in the audience at the Ambassador Theatre — and even stopped by (with several husbands in tow) to the afterparty, as well.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
For husbands who work out, shop this Toloco Deep Tissue Massage Gun that has over 46,00 five-star ratings.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
But there were no miracles, just the bodies of daughters, sons, wives, husbands, mothers and fathers to pull from the water, identify and return to their families.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The early scenes between this unlikely couple are tender, almost loving — a dynamic that’s not lost on the village women, all of whom have trouble with their own husbands.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
When their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances, the pair become CIA operatives.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Women in crisp, white blouses and stylish glasses sip on their complimentary check-in margaritas while their husbands in loafers, jeans, and blue blazers wheel their bags into the library to catch a peek at the 3,700-volume collection.
—Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
In the strictly patriarchal organization, reports the Advisor’s interviewees, husbands and fathers commonly scream at or hit their wives and children.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2026
Women often assumed these roles after the deaths of their husbands, ensuring the continuation of family businesses.
—Melinda Laituri, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Her costars Mayci Neeley, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Miranda McWhorter, Layla Taylor and Jen Affleck were all in the audience at the Ambassador Theatre — and even stopped by (with several husbands in tow) to the afterparty, as well.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
For husbands who work out, shop this Toloco Deep Tissue Massage Gun that has over 46,00 five-star ratings.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
But there were no miracles, just the bodies of daughters, sons, wives, husbands, mothers and fathers to pull from the water, identify and return to their families.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The early scenes between this unlikely couple are tender, almost loving — a dynamic that’s not lost on the village women, all of whom have trouble with their own husbands.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
When their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances, the pair become CIA operatives.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbands
Noun
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Try to avoid arguments and disputes with spouses or family members.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Then their daughter was born, the pandemic hit and both spouses began working from home.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around fruit tree bases insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and reduces weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But at the same time, [the Gates Foundation’s spend-down announcement] has ended up being a very powerful call to action, both for our staff and for many of our partners.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Husbands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbands. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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