as in ladies
the female partner in a marriage
a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage
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Recent Examples of wives
But Jones kept on living, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, ex-wives and many friends.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
Men who trick their wives into outside romantic assignations ultimately need to be taught a lesson, and Diego de la Vega is no exception.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
As the only single player on Team Europe during the 2023 Ryder Cup, the golfer humorously posed with all of his teammates' wives and girlfriends following their win in Rome.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Hogan recounted driving to King’s house, where the sheriff, the lieutenant and their wives listened to the recording.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Diana received the choker as a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth, and bequeathed it to her sons to give to their wives after her passing.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Elizabeth also followed the trend of army wives.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Their wives, Danielle and Rosalind, were best friends, teammates and roommates at the University of North Carolina.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
3 July 2026
Men who trick their wives into outside romantic assignations ultimately need to be taught a lesson, and Diego de la Vega is no exception.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
As the only single player on Team Europe during the 2023 Ryder Cup, the golfer humorously posed with all of his teammates' wives and girlfriends following their win in Rome.
—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Hogan recounted driving to King’s house, where the sheriff, the lieutenant and their wives listened to the recording.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Diana received the choker as a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth, and bequeathed it to her sons to give to their wives after her passing.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Elizabeth also followed the trend of army wives.
—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Their wives, Danielle and Rosalind, were best friends, teammates and roommates at the University of North Carolina.
—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wives
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In Flossie’s new deal with Raq, her ladies now also deliver narcotics to buyers.
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Brown had been expecting soup and sandwiches, but the ladies had made a fuss.
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On board the deportation flight were 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor, an initiative of Human Rights First, which tracks deportation flights, The Associated Press reported.
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But more than ever before, Nouel said, women are shirking the expectations of previous generations and considering all of their options to happiness, instead of staying in relationships that don't serve them.
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The share of adults ages 25-34 who were homeowners (heads of household or their spouses) dwindled from 40% in 2005 to 29% in 2024, according to research by the Urban Institute, based on census data.
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Social Security survivor benefits can pay eligible spouses, former spouses, children and dependent parents of a worker who paid into the system.
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Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
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Its story resonated deeply with Catherine Blanc-Maurizi, producer at Offshore, who brought the project to the aforementioned partners and also got co-directors Maud Garnier and Marc Robinet on board.
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Many modern brides now wear different outfits for the ceremony and reception, and reporting from Page Six implies that Swift will follow suit.
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On board with the two-dress wedding day trend that millions of brides have been embracing in recent years, Anderson chose a bespoke French silk slipdress with a soft V-neckline and a low back.
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“Wives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wives. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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