as in spouses
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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Noun
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Under local law, individuals listed in the city government’s Doing Business database are prohibited from donating to mayoral legal defense trusts, as are the children and spouses of anyone listed in the database.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
25 Dec. 2024 -
The first episode opens with climaxing on the Concorde and ends with a montage of various characters between the sheets (or across a desk) with other people’s spouses, setting the tone for the rest of the series.—
Chloe Malle,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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After a chance encounter on Hollywood Boulevard when Edward stops to ask for directions, the corporate raider hires the street-smart Vivian to spend the night with him at his hotel, which ultimately turns into a week.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The couple even hires a nanny to care for the doll but shortly after her arrival, strange occurrences begin leading them down a dark path.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to the current budget, the City Attorney’s Office employs just under 425 people and will spend $85 million this year.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The plant employs more than 7,000 people and produces a variety of vehicles, including the Leaf EV and Rogue crossover.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Partners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partners. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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