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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
I'm going to see my man again tonight
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as in person
a member of the human race
every man has a responsibility to safeguard the planet
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as in husband
the male partner in a marriage
I now pronounce you man and wife
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as in police
a body of officers of the law
the crowd of onlookers quickly scattered when the man arrived on the scene
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Recent Examples of man
For some reason, the wife has decided to stay with this man.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The nonprofit ended up purchasing a two-bedroom home in San Diego’s El Cerrito neighborhood, and two men moved in Tuesday.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Rose is the 13th man age 40 or older to lead at the halfway point of a major since 2012.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Both men are ready for a memorable Sunday duel.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The nonprofit ended up purchasing a two-bedroom home in San Diego’s El Cerrito neighborhood, and two men moved in Tuesday.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Rose is the 13th man age 40 or older to lead at the halfway point of a major since 2012.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Both men are ready for a memorable Sunday duel.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
Noun
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This made sense: the Pope from Buenos Aires was, by nature, an urban guy.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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Defending – defending these – this guy who is in El Salvador, who’s not an American citizen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner, was featured in many of the photos, which also featured them hanging out on the beautiful beaches in Albania.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Along with Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine costar Hugh Jackman, the friends have been spotted together on numerous occasions, including at NFL games in support of Swift's boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Davis police on Monday continued their search for the person or people who shot and wounded three people in the city’s Community Park on Saturday sending UC Davis Picnic Day revelers scrambling from the chaos.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Every person in the USA, not just citizens, has a right to due process.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jennifer Hegseth had already raised eyebrows by attending sensitive meetings with foreign leaders alongside her husband, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The defense argued there was no proof Nadine Menendez was involved in the scheme her husband was found guilty of perpetrating.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Police helicopters whirled overhead, part of the massive security operation Italian authorities mounted, including more than 2,500 police, 1,500 soldiers and a torpedo ship off the coast, Italian media reported.—
Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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After Hamilton had departed for his next race destination in Miami, the ribbon was replaced with a police line at the entrance, in fears of crowd and store safety, with shelves being emptied by staff as a precaution.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The outlet reported that an 18-year-old male also sustained non-life-threatening injuries at the scene.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Together, the trio of males — Diego, E5 and a less productive E3 — joined 12 females in what became one of the most ambitious and sustained rewilding programs in history.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jealous of Kate’s new beau, Bill (Glenn Ford), Pat steals him away, marrying him.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Sherman, as the only nonpolitical character in the sketch, was paired with Jon Hamm playing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. but dressed like Walton Goggins' Rick, the beau of Wood's Chelsea on season 3 of the drama series.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.—
JacLyn Pagnotta,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But, some people can feel numb after achieving major goals in life.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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