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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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After intercourse, the teenager had snapped photos of her naked body on a futon as evidence.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
The two counts of rape Høiby was convicted of did not involve intercourse.

— Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026

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Crickets and cockroaches have much smaller cerci used to sense vibrations in the air, but Stokes explained that earwigs use their cerci for defense, hunting, mating and courtship.

— Hannah Smith July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
Game of thrones The team started by taking mating pairs out of a colony away from any queen.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

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Both countries also opened a second cluster last week focused on foreign relations, security and defense policies, as well as trade policy, development cooperation and humanitarian aid.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
The move underscores the increasingly important role AI chips play in diplomatic relations and international politics.

— Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of relations

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