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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
I'm going to see my man again tonight
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as in person
a member of the human race
every man has a responsibility to safeguard the planet
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as in husband
the male partner in a marriage
I now pronounce you man and wife
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as in police
a body of officers of the law
the crowd of onlookers quickly scattered when the man arrived on the scene
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Recent Examples of man
Trump has used the Act to remove more than 130 Venezuelan men to a maximum security prison in El Salvador.
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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 1 May 2025
Spacewalks with more than one astronaut were conducted with only men or with mixed-gender teams until 2019, when NASA conducted the first all-female spacewalk.
—CBS News, 1 May 2025
Things take a turn when the notorious Harland Rust (Baldwin), a man who has killed many, rides into town and breaks Lucas out of jail taking him on the run with him.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Dolton, Riverdale deaths The medical examiner’s office also reported a homicide in Dolton involving a Chicago man.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 1 May 2025
Spacewalks with more than one astronaut were conducted with only men or with mixed-gender teams until 2019, when NASA conducted the first all-female spacewalk.
—CBS News, 1 May 2025
Things take a turn when the notorious Harland Rust (Baldwin), a man who has killed many, rides into town and breaks Lucas out of jail taking him on the run with him.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Dolton, Riverdale deaths The medical examiner’s office also reported a homicide in Dolton involving a Chicago man.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
Noun
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Defending – defending these – this guy who is in El Salvador, who’s not an American citizen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner, was featured in many of the photos, which also featured them hanging out on the beautiful beaches in Albania.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The three women lived at the off-campus home with two female roommates who went physically unharmed in the attack, while Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and slept over for the night.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
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Go to a person who has vetted out skincare and who is really interested in taking good care of you, not taking your money.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The round, dark-colored tea caddy is named after the Japanese person who owned it during the Meiji period (1868-1912).—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 4 min Christina Haack has settled her divorce from her third husband, Josh Hall.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Taylor Mosley and her husband were in the car getting gas when their son, Easton, spotted a fire truck beside them.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Putin so police in Italy — which is one of the 125 ICC member states — would have be forced to detain him.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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Francis attempted to flee from police during the traffic stop but was captured after a short foot chase, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The outlet reported that an 18-year-old male also sustained non-life-threatening injuries at the scene.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Together, the trio of males — Diego, E5 and a less productive E3 — joined 12 females in what became one of the most ambitious and sustained rewilding programs in history.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hudson accompanied her beau to the interview, wearing a matching sweatshirt with Belichick.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Monica also was seen watching Brown’s headlining performance from the side of the stage next to Breezy’s manager and her beau, Anthony Wilson.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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As for the myth, Rollo-Koster said eras in history when people relied on prophecies reveal a lack of control about their lives and deaths.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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