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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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
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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
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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
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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
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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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Godwin's version of that: A trip to Green Lake County that included the fair, boat rides, cheese curds, s'mores, lounge chair cherries, shopping Amish goods, and her husband's family's Greek home cooking.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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She was introduced to D&D about a decade ago by her husband's friends.—
Scott Greenstone,
NPR,
7 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
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Donald Trump has no basis to take over the local police department.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the war is also contributing to a massive decline in working-age males.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
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
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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
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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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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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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
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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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