1
as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd
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as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
intercourse is one of ways by which the disease is commonly spread
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Recent Examples of intercourse
Wilzig told the Miami Herald in a 2002 profile that intercourse and naked bodies were beautiful and natural, and no one should be embarrassed by talking about the topic.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
With Tim, Martha hadn’t often come during intercourse.
—Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
The bigger concern usually isn’t intercourse.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Some speculation has existed about whether the basic physiological processes necessary for intercourse, particularly for men, might be compromised by microgravity.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
With Tim, Martha hadn’t often come during intercourse.
—Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
The bigger concern usually isn’t intercourse.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Some speculation has existed about whether the basic physiological processes necessary for intercourse, particularly for men, might be compromised by microgravity.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercourse
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But with this illusion of ease comes a lack of interaction, which is an essential part of forming relationships, according to Eastwick.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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According to court documents, the interaction started in the breeze way of the apartments, where some blood spatter was found, and ended in the parking lot where Bates was found.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The findings, from 1,592 U.S. citizens of different ages, sexes, races and incomes, were collected between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
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On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signed an executive order that declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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The imminent diplomatic normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia was what motivated Hamas to conduct its massive attack on civilians on October 7th.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Trump held a call today with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss strategic relations and the situation in the Middle East, the Qatari government said in a statement.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Whether the reforms will be significant enough to alter relations between Havana and Washington remains uncertain.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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That strategy has dramatically reversed as relations frayed in recent years, and especially after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The park is a stop on the Indiana Birding Trail, offering chances to see a diverse array of species at different stages of migration, mating and raising their young.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Durrell alternates between slapstick domestic high jinks, wanderings through the lush natural landscape, and increasingly ambitious investigations of biological life, from tracking twitching bacteria in pond water to the mating habits of insects.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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“Intercourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercourse. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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