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Recent Examples of ex
The lyrics reveal a sense of near-dread over the mere idea of meeting an ex at a reunion.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2025
The exes even volunteered together on Thanksgiving of 2024 to serve meals to the needy with the Midnight Mission.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
However, the relationship between Abbott and Keoghan’s respective characters is a little more complex: Keoghan’s onscreen mother is Abbott’s ex, and therefore Keoghan is almost a surrogate son turned epitome of the life Abbott could have had.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
For example, a Washington woman, with her ex’s full cooperation and knowledge, applied to take over their house’s mortgage.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2025
The exes even volunteered together on Thanksgiving of 2024 to serve meals to the needy with the Midnight Mission.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
However, the relationship between Abbott and Keoghan’s respective characters is a little more complex: Keoghan’s onscreen mother is Abbott’s ex, and therefore Keoghan is almost a surrogate son turned epitome of the life Abbott could have had.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
For example, a Washington woman, with her ex’s full cooperation and knowledge, applied to take over their house’s mortgage.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ex
Noun
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In the background is a lake, perhaps where King Arthur’s mythical maiden resided before giving him his sword.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cowgirls, grunge girls, hippie chicks, hula girls, Mods, Pre-Raphaelite maidens, and surfers are some of the territories that her designs have come up with.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There are letters and gifts given to the house’s maids, butler and gardener.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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Latinos’ vulnerability is particularly evident in wealthier areas like Pacific Palisades, where many commute daily for household roles such as maids, housekeepers and home health aides.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Bolden, who had earned a bachelor’s degree in music, held piano concerts to raise money for his defense.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mangione went on to receive his bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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The latter have moved away from the village and do not appear, while the former stay and assist their mother, the eldest being a literal spinster.—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2025
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This elegant ensemble was likely one of only two owned by Miss Bliss, who despite her great wealth was a modest, intensely private spinster.—
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9 Nov. 2024
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“Ex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ex. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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