anal

informal

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Recent Examples of anal That means STIs can also cause throat, genital and anal infections. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025 For partnered anal penetration, communication is the key to a safer and more pleasurable experience. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025 There are other ways to explore: fingers, smaller toys, anal plugs, etc. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 July 2025 Weeks later, anal warts appeared around the rim of Laurent’s rectum, the complaint says, and he was diagnosed with condyloma. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for anal
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Adjective
  • Psychologists distinguish between obsessive and harmonious passion.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • With his jaw clenched and sights set on being the next James Bond, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Major Will Tranter, a bomb disposal pro who’s both an ace sniper and a bit of a loose cannon, breaking protocol in his obsessive attempt to deactivate the vintage ordnance with minimal casualties.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As such, Mahomes evidently not only is immune to complacency but actually has become more adamant with success.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
  • After taking a year off to improve his health, Renfrow was adamant about playing for the Panthers.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Neville said he's noticed many boutique and family-run hotels, especially in high-demand spots like Dubrovnik, Prague, and Santorini, booking out earlier than ever, requiring full deposits up front, and enforcing strict cancellation policies.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Jackets, ties, nylons and shoulder pads made a comeback, all in strict adherence to a dress code that hadn't been revised in decades.
    Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Anal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anal. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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