females

plural of female

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Recent Examples of females Wildlife biologist, Aaron Carlson, says that the attic provides the ideal location for bats, especially females who are looking to give birth. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Research into how space radiation can affect the central nervous system, including differences associated with males and females, shows why the people studied and the questions asked matter when designing future missions. Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 Testosterone is a hormone present in both males and females, produced by the male testes and the female ovaries and adrenal glands. Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 Incoming tides from the Adriatic Sea continually replenish oxygen and bring in saltwater that the females need to reproduce. Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Males can weigh over 4,000 pounds while females are closer to 2,500 pounds. Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Low testosterone levels in females can be a sign of adrenal and pituitary gland disorders or an ovary disorder, according to MedlinePlus. Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 July 2026 Pregnant females routinely lay around 70 eggs at a time, while adult pythons regularly reach around 13-feet-long. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 Tracking down the nasty bug isn’t straightforward as males and females of the parasite swap parts of their DNA to reproduce, meaning their offspring often have different genes. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for females
Noun
  • The ladies really do it up, particularly Tamra and Vicki, who definitely hired a makeup artist to make them into the female version of Bad Grandpa.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • But the two young women, who last year launched Cascade, are not concerned about being taken seriously in a traditionally conservative sector dominated by men.
    David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Kelli stays strong as Shamea’s last standing soldier, accusing the other women of trusting a known liar.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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“Females.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/females. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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