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an adult male human being
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Recent Examples of males
Webb County confirmed five males and one female were found dead in a news release on Tuesday, May 12.
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Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The victims have been identified as five males and one female, ranging in age from 14 to 56, according to the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The predators can reach 600 pounds, but the average size for males in the park is about 250 pounds, experts say.
—Mark Price
may 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
On Friday around noon, two males broke into a home in the 4200 block of Denny Avenue in Studio City, Cervantes said.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
According to the National Library of Medicine, suicide is the third leading cause of death among young Black males.
—Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026
One female and two males were transported to a nearby hospital and are in stable condition, police said.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Two males, ages 18 and 16, were arrested after allegedly firing a gun near a death investigation scene in Kuna, forcing seven Ada County employees to take cover as about a dozen bullets ricocheted nearby.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Evanston police initially detained five males, and three of them were later charged by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office on several felony and misdemeanor counts of drug and unlawful weapon possession.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The victims have been identified as five males and one female, ranging in age from 14 to 56, according to the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The predators can reach 600 pounds, but the average size for males in the park is about 250 pounds, experts say.
—Mark Price
may 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
On Friday around noon, two males broke into a home in the 4200 block of Denny Avenue in Studio City, Cervantes said.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
According to the National Library of Medicine, suicide is the third leading cause of death among young Black males.
—Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026
One female and two males were transported to a nearby hospital and are in stable condition, police said.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Two males, ages 18 and 16, were arrested after allegedly firing a gun near a death investigation scene in Kuna, forcing seven Ada County employees to take cover as about a dozen bullets ricocheted nearby.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Evanston police initially detained five males, and three of them were later charged by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office on several felony and misdemeanor counts of drug and unlawful weapon possession.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for males
Noun
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This is how you guys break it to me.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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You guys went to see him and also gave his son a scholarship.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Would both of you gentlemen vote for that?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The final scene of The Trial describes the execution of Kafka’s protagonist by two impatient gentlemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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That’s as intimidating as white dudes get…sad.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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As the surfing continued, vendors set up booths on the grassy knoll just off the beach, Hodad’s sold burgers from a portable outdoor kitchen and skater dudes built ramps in the beach parking lot for the Sunday skateboarding competition.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Somehow, Navarro countered with a cutter as both men crashed through the sea of chairs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In August 2025, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marlon Weiss ruled on a case of two men living in France who petitioned for early parental rights while their gestational carrier was pregnant.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Males.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/males. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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