as in spouse
the person to whom another is married
takes marriage very seriously and wants a man who will be her partner for life
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as in to contract
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Recent Examples of partner
Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
To process the applications, Milpitas is partnering with the Forward Platform, an organization that partners with governments and organizations to deliver resources and funding to communities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Since its foray into tennis, Rado continues to be a partner and as the official timekeeper at other major ATP and WTA tournaments such as the Abierto Mexicano Acapulco, Los Cabos Open, BMW Open in Munich, Erste Bank Open Vienna, EFG Swiss Open Gstaad and Swiss Indoors Basel.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Note: This story was updated to include information about the bid process used by KSU to partner with Brough Brothers Distillery.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
To process the applications, Milpitas is partnering with the Forward Platform, an organization that partners with governments and organizations to deliver resources and funding to communities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Verb
While Brussels perceives Ankara as an essential security partner in the face of a growing Russian threat, Washington is looking for even more.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Since its foray into tennis, Rado continues to be a partner and as the official timekeeper at other major ATP and WTA tournaments such as the Abierto Mexicano Acapulco, Los Cabos Open, BMW Open in Munich, Erste Bank Open Vienna, EFG Swiss Open Gstaad and Swiss Indoors Basel.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partner
Noun
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Or your spouse contributed behind the scenes as your sounding board or brainstorming partner.—
Julia Rodgers,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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However, there is currently no evidence of the spouse of an heir hosting an investiture ceremony, meaning Camilla is currently more likely than Kate to take on the role until Prince William becomes monarch.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Terry shared that the family had been on vacation to Florida, and his partner Cheryl and their other daughter had contracted Covid.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel, who signed a new deal in 2022, is contracted through to the end of the 2025-26 broadcast season.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Mason and his wife previously owned the British Marketplace store on Stirling Road in Davie but sold it a couple years ago and moved to California to be near his dad, who was diagnosed with cancer.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Just after deputies led him away, his wife Lois headed to her car for the eight-hour drive back to Tallahassee.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The April 25 termination of a contract with Acacia Center for Justice, the contractor that subcontracts with several of the legal groups that sued, had immediate impact, Faherty said.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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According to sources familiar with the situation, Ahmad and other employees of his subcontracting company shared a recommender who issued letters for many of the company’s employees.—
Beth Bailey,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Whitney Slough said her husband Brent Slough was snorkeling with family on Monday, July 7, when he was hit by a passing boat, according to CBS affiliate KTVT.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Together with her husband, Naples native and former Apple executive Stefano Liotta, West opened the doors to a boutique hotel, Casina Cinquepozzi, in Puglia this spring.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Travers impresses New signing Mark Travers has been recruited with a simple brief: to compete with long-term No 1 Pickford.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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The Amateur Athletic Union, or AAU for short, originally aimed to help youth in getting recruited to colleges or receiving scholarships.—
Sami Khan,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
Noun
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This is a binge best enjoyed solo or with a significant other.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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During a recent interview, the former soap star revealed what the one thing was that annoyed her about co-hosting with her significant other.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The organization’s board of directors voted to hire Bryan Griffin with an annual salary not to exceed $215,000.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Laptop farm When her clients got hired, Chapman would receive their corporate laptops in the mail.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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“Partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partner. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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