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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widows
Noun
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Essian kids grow up in extended matrilineal families, with no husbands or wives.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026 -
So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Caregivers — spouses, children and loved ones — are often the unsung heroes who manage care while carrying their own emotional and physical burdens.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Discussions with partners, spouses and others could be unusually powerful.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Supporters of the bill have said it is needed to protect women and girls.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of women in hijabs and men in clutching paper cups stood inside Turath Coffee, 9916 College Blvd.—
Jenna Thompson
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Widows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widows. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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