as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
studied the frequency of coition in animals that mate for life
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Recent Examples of coition
Put another way, the three latest Brood X generation map perfectly to milestones in my life cycle: birth, coition, procreation.
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Ross Kenneth Urken, Scientific American, 14 June 2021
But the course of the hunt itself is unnameable and uncontrollable, like coition.
—Roberto Calasso, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2020
Ross Kenneth Urken, Scientific American, 14 June 2021
But the course of the hunt itself is unnameable and uncontrollable, like coition.
—Roberto Calasso, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coition
Noun
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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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However, soy isoflavones didn’t appear to provide significant overall benefits for painful intercourse, hot flashes, night sweats, and psychological symptoms.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 May 2026
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Your Sex Drive in Your 60s and Beyond Close to 50% of women over the age of 60 suffer from vaginal dryness, decreased vaginal lubrication, pain during intercourse and trouble, or inability, to reach an orgasm.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Unsual mating rituals are emerging in modern times.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Male bowerbirds are notorious for their complex mating rituals.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The public relations professional and veteran civil rights activist raised enough money in small contributions to qualify for public financing of her campaign.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Much of Armenia’s opposition is still dominated by pro-Russia groups and many are also against normalizing relations with Azerbaijan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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“Coition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coition. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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