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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
Although match times will not be announced until later this year, the dates and locations of games for 2026 men’s World Cup games are already set.
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Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
In a post-Federer/Nadal era and with Novak Djokovic getting beat in straight sets by Sinner in back-to-back semifinals, this is the new showcase event in men’s tennis.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Six men were inside a 2018 GMC Sierra pickup truck at the time of the shooting.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2025
The practice of superimposing disparate information has outlasted scientific acceptance of zodiac men.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
In a post-Federer/Nadal era and with Novak Djokovic getting beat in straight sets by Sinner in back-to-back semifinals, this is the new showcase event in men’s tennis.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Six men were inside a 2018 GMC Sierra pickup truck at the time of the shooting.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2025
The practice of superimposing disparate information has outlasted scientific acceptance of zodiac men.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
Noun
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This -- Donald Trump should never have been hanging out with this guy and any other politician, any other human being.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
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Our guys just competed and just really proud of the effort.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The Khy founder has been on a fashionable streak all summer long; she has been spotted spending time in Europe with friends, family and her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, over the last few weeks, and has worn several stylish outfits during her travels that later made it to her Instagram.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Lawson was tried alongside Rogers’ boyfriend, Brooks Houck.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Initial report: The intersection of Interstate 70 and North Post Road is closed as officials investigate a fatal crash that killed one person in east Indianapolis, Indianapolis police said.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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For every year before age 13 that a person acquired a smartphone, their mental health and well-being were likely to be lower, the study found.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Jessica Alba appears to be enjoying her summer after filing for divorce from her estranged husband, Cash Warren.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Selma’s parents were immigrants from Germany, and so was her husband, Anton de Winter, as he was listed on the manifest of the Edam, the ship that brought him to Ellis Island, in 1896.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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On the day Wright vanished, McArthur told police the two had gone horseback riding in Milton, Fla., per Oxygen.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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But sometimes the consequences can be even worse, as the police now warn.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Smoke Were in the military Were exposed to heavy metals or pesticides Have a family member with ALS Are male A neurologist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of the brain and nervous system) can diagnose ALS.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
20 July 2025
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Once there, officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.—
Ellie Buckheit,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The songstress and entertainer shared her special news with her fans on Instagram by posting a beautiful photo of her and her beau, NBA star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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In the closing minutes of the second episode, Jess (Megan Stalter), the brash American protagonist of Netflix’s Too Much, lies down with the mix CD her new British beau, Felix (Will Sharpe), has made for her.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Investigators say Craig began to carry out a plan to end his wife’s life one week before her first hospitalization.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Refrigeration is key for storing cut lemons to extend their life.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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