ex

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Recent Examples of ex Now a fugitive on the run, he's thrown into the deadly game alongside his ex and the mother of his child, Jun-hee (Player 222). EW.com, 4 July 2025 Even more sparks flying between Mina and Demetrius…until his head is turned by his model ex, that is. Emma Specter, Vogue, 25 June 2025 Mama June Shannon is opening up about her custody battle with late daughter Anna Cardwell's ex Michael Cardwell. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 June 2025 Heart-to-heart talks with his kids and his ex, Mel (Amanda Peet), kick up the tears and anxiety. Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for ex
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Noun
  • The A-list crew were gathered for the luxury vessel's maiden voyage, a two-night journey for 400 guests that departed from Rome on July 1 for Malta.
    Gillian Telling, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • In Guler’s maiden campaign, Ancelotti went with wingers Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo as a front two.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Molly the maid, by now promoted to head maid at her posh hotel, is on the spectrum, and her literal understanding of the world makes for both funny moments and good insights.
    Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 6 July 2025
  • Could the maid be delivering a letter from another suitor?
    Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Unlike the existing grants, Workforce Pell is open to people who already have a bachelor’s degree, as well as those without.
    Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
  • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and be 21-31 years old to be eligible.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • True, the last season did include a whole plot where Ada, an aging spinster, finally found an incredibly sentimental romance with a nice minister who then exits, via death, with the urgency of someone who’s been informed that their car alarm is going off outside.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 July 2025
  • Agnes' son Oscar lost the family fortune to an investment scam while her sister Ada inherited her own windfall from husband Luke (Robert Sean Leonard), whom the former spinster married just before his untimely death from cancer.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2025

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“Ex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ex. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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