mankind

Definition of mankindnext
as in humanity
the human race all of mankind stands to gain if world peace is ever achieved

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Recent Examples of mankind Reaching out hands to help the suffering, Didi and Gogo go down themselves—all mankind a wriggling heap. Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 In this movie that is the key message, and sincere hope for mankind. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 June 2026 There’s a stretch where Anushka’s dream of turning Hypergnosis’ data operation into a benefit to mankind seems to pay off, as the all-seeing eye of Gnodin pairs seamlessly with Xander, the chatbot that Martin has repurposed as a therapist for troubled vets. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026 Altman is describing a mutation of mankind well underway. Chop Choppish Shop, Air Mail, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mankind
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  • In a related trend, there’s been a surge in adding philosophers and humanities graduates to AI teams, also to keep the technology within the bounds of human needs.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The result is an endless technological arms race humanity seems destined to lose.
    Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 29 June 2026
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  • Of note, this will also be the first human spaceflight from SLC-40 as KSC’s pad will be in preparation for the Europa Clipper launch in October.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • The story of humans fighting a robot race bent on the former’s destruction ends up being a microscope on the national mood of the 2000s, and that’s a phenomenal achievement.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026

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“Mankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mankind. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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