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coition

noun

kō-ˈi-shən

Definition of coition

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 But the course of the hunt itself is unnameable and uncontrollable, like coition. — Roberto Calasso, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2020

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Few giant cuttlefish appeared for their species’ annual mass mating event off South Australia’s Point Lowly.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
The male worms, meanwhile, were identified by their copulatory spicules, needle-like structures used to facilitate mating.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

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Even though relations between the pair had been publicly disintegrating for weeks, Stevens' announcement was a surprise.

— Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
She’s expected to continue Radev’s policy of keeping Bulgaria on its European path, while also supporting better relations with Russia and the lifting of sanctions.

— Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

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