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
The two men, who were flanked by their wives, chatted during the parade, which was capped with a flyover of four F-35 military jets.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Buckle up and read on for a complete guide to the wives and girlfriends of Formula 1 racers in the 2026 season.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The king, 77, and the president, 79, wore white ties, letting their wives shine.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Chasing Horse was convicted three years after his arrest in 2023, when a SWAT team raided the home he was said to share with five wives.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
At the end of regret-flow plotlines, husbands tend to beg their wives for forgiveness by dropping to their knees.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Later, the antique models — the Commanders with more seniority and more gold cords hanging from their epaulettes — will come to select their second or third wives.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
As distillers worked to make whiskey appealing to American consumers, Reigler began documenting how women contributed to that effort, ranging from the wives who made key marketing decisions that boosted distillery tourism to the female bartenders who designed new whiskey cocktails.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The wives of three serial killers form a friendship to find companionship and support.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Buckle up and read on for a complete guide to the wives and girlfriends of Formula 1 racers in the 2026 season.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The king, 77, and the president, 79, wore white ties, letting their wives shine.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Chasing Horse was convicted three years after his arrest in 2023, when a SWAT team raided the home he was said to share with five wives.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
At the end of regret-flow plotlines, husbands tend to beg their wives for forgiveness by dropping to their knees.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Later, the antique models — the Commanders with more seniority and more gold cords hanging from their epaulettes — will come to select their second or third wives.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
As distillers worked to make whiskey appealing to American consumers, Reigler began documenting how women contributed to that effort, ranging from the wives who made key marketing decisions that boosted distillery tourism to the female bartenders who designed new whiskey cocktails.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The wives of three serial killers form a friendship to find companionship and support.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wives
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Extra perks include a Chanel counter in the ladies powder room with a makeup artist and seamstress on hand for a helping spritz ‘n’ stitch, while those chasing Derby glory stick close to the dedicated betting advisor for the inside track on the top trainers and horses to wager on.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Set in the late 1980s, the film follows 13-year-old Felice (an exceptional Tiziano Menichelli), a budding tennis star whose overbearing father hooks him up with Raul Getti (Favino), a flameout former pro with a new lithium prescription and a serious ladies-man streak.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The simple concept of three women sharing a unified bill on the road, in fact, was something they were deprived of for most of their careers within the indie-rock scene.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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During the Iraq War, the popular narrative was that our heroic soldiers and marines were going in to liberate the people, free women, and topple a brutal dictator—the same nonsense we are fed now about Iran.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile this is an excellent day to enjoy the company of partners, spouses and close friends, because romantic vibes are sweet and special.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The annual luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation honors the first lady and brings together congressional spouses, administration officials, and guests to advance bipartisan community service.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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Actor Taye Diggs and partners Autumn Federici, Shelby Stone, James Black, and Troy Brookins on Thursday announced the launch of Microhouse Films, a mobile-first vertical storytelling platform putting distribution in the hands of filmmakers, which is set to launch this spring.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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That kind of support from community partners was always the intention of Measure H, said Hogeboom, who helped advocate for the measure.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over a decade since Kate wore it down the aisle, the timeless gown is still an inspiration to brides everywhere.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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One of the most common rituals is for royal brides to lay their bouquet on a tomb, at a chapel, or by a religious statue.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Wives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wives. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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