Crossword puzzle clue "significant others in modern parlance"

PARTNER, to join with in a common interest

BAE, (US) a person's sweetheart or lover: often used as an affectionate term of address

to join by marriage, friendship, treaty etc.

buddy, pal, also BRU

to outsource work to an unspecified group of people, typically by making an appeal to the general public on the internet

to live one's life in a way such as to simplify tasks and minimize effort