as in husband
the male partner in a marriage I'll check with the mister and see if we're free that weekend

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Recent Examples of mister The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter? Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024 That’s your seat mister, linebacker and all, so prepare to [get] snugly! Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 There’s a fireplace for chilly days and misters to keep guests comfortable during summer. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025 The My First Theme Park Package, which includes all of the above plus a water mister and a reusable Peppa Pig Theme Park bag, starts at $49.99 per person. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mister
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  • The diagnosis fortunately led Hess and her husband to a physician who specialized in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and to a hospital with a suitable NICU.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Nadine, 58, was indicted in September 2023 on bribery charges with her husband, but her trial was delayed due to her breast cancer treatment.
    Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Mister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mister. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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