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Recent Examples of domestic partner
An Aurora man has been sentenced to 105 years in prison for first-degree murder in connection with the 2024 shooting of his former domestic partner, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Paul Trefimovich, 68, fatally shot his domestic partner, 63-year-old Valerie Kopetic, in their Port Jefferson home, then turned the gun on himself, Suffolk County police said in an alert.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement agencies continue working with international and domestic partners to dismantle gangs by targeting leadership and facilitators, acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Marv Massey said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2025
While the names of the suspects have not been released, authorities announced the arrests on Saturday of a 37-year-old man and his 38-year-old domestic partner, both from Seine-Saint-Denis.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Paul Trefimovich, 68, fatally shot his domestic partner, 63-year-old Valerie Kopetic, in their Port Jefferson home, then turned the gun on himself, Suffolk County police said in an alert.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement agencies continue working with international and domestic partners to dismantle gangs by targeting leadership and facilitators, acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Marv Massey said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2025
While the names of the suspects have not been released, authorities announced the arrests on Saturday of a 37-year-old man and his 38-year-old domestic partner, both from Seine-Saint-Denis.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic partner
Noun
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My husband passed away last October.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2009, husband and wife duo Nicolaj and Ditte Reffstrup took it over, transforming the brand into a contemporary label with a loyal customer base.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Friends or significant others may be distracting or stirring drama in the background.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bringing a significant other home to meet Mom can be a bit stressful.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The surrogate teaches the pup to groom, forage, and behave like a wild otter, Long said.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Also, don’t expect to see the bride and groom drinking from the same bar glasses as everyone else.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Held about twice a year on Saturdays, the events rely on volunteers from across the justice system, including judges, prosecutors, public defenders, probation officers and community partners who help connect participants with additional resources and services.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The cemetery partners with a land trust to manage, restore and protect the land from development.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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My better half is this and more!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chalamet contrasted his better half in an all-white custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton suit.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Selling Sunset star secretly tied the knot to her businessman hubby Christian Richard in December 2020.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Klum documented their latest romantic interlude on social media in late March, showcasing some PDA with her hubby in a cheeky carousel.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before installing the mister, be sure to pop it open and fill it up with water.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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For indoor growers, Karsch recommends moistening your seed starting mix well before filling trays or small pots and planting, then keeping it moist with a spray bottle or mister.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rose Allgood is steps away from joining her bridegroom for her wedding ceremony when there is a scream.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the relationships at the heart of the book—between the teenage Indigo and Azure, and between the adult Indigo and the unnamed bridegroom—are vividly, viscerally real.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Domestic partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20partner. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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