HAD SEX Synonyms: 7 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

had sex

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past tense of have sex

as in slept

to engage in sexual intercourse They decided they wouldn't have sex until they were both ready.

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did it

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The reusable rocket maker did it while selling only a tiny sliver—between 4% and 5%—of its stock.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Tillman did it minutes after getting stepped on and needing to replace his right shoe that had a hole in it.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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