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as in guy
an adult male human being several men will be needed to dig up the old tree stump in the backyard

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as in mankind
the human race man is always coming up with new advances in science and technology

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Recent Examples of man Drill sergeants—not therapy Faced with the ultimate in fitness standards, men and women throughout the military obsess over their weight and body shapes, experts say. Noelle Wiehe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025 However, Unai Emery's men will hope to turn the dial and establish some early dominance in the hunt for Champions League qualification with some Week 1 revenge. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025 Marcus had not specialized in oil-and-gas law, yet his uncle was confident of the young man’s ability and integrity. Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025 Cops released photos of a man wanted for slashing a 29-year-old straphanger in the face a week ago aboard an F train in Queens, police said. Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for man
Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
Noun
  • How a 'Mad Dogs' concert film led to the Tedeschi Trucks Band Q: You guys definitely captured a bit of the magic.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • Also back on Bravo, years after getting fired from Vanderpump for racist mischief, was perennial pot-stirrer Kristen Doute, now trying to get pregnant with her boyfriend, soft-spoken L.A. outsider Luke Broderick.
    Judy Berman, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Swift made the announcement with the help of boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.
    Jamil Zaki, Harvard Business Review, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • His second book, released in June, also provides readers with an inside look his relationship with his husband of nearly 30 years.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Free had spent most of the past 25 years helping her husband run his veterinary practice in little Newkirk, OK.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • The Trump administration disputes this narrative, noting that the police department reported 1,588 violent crimes this year so far.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • That authority, in general, lies with state and local police departments.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • One interview saw Burgess present still images, allegedly from the videos, in which Justin Bieber was shown kissing an unidentified male.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
  • As students boarded buses at the West Side Leadership Academy in Gary Tuesday afternoon, police and school security officers arrested an unidentified male who officials said was armed with a gun.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • Those accompanying videos, both of which feature her beau, actor Aaron Pierre, count 2.2 million and 1.2 million views, respectively, on YouTube.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Tracing her whereabouts leads first to current beau Money (Method Man), who joins Jaxen in the search.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
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  • This idea of changing your focus on a situation isn’t new to leadership, but it’s rarely practiced with the depth the movie (and real life) demands.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • In 2016, Ciara tied the knot with now husband Russell Wilson, who was thrilled to welcome the little boy into his life.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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