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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
Trump has used the Act to remove more than 130 Venezuelan men to a maximum security prison in El Salvador.
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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 1 May 2025
Spacewalks with more than one astronaut were conducted with only men or with mixed-gender teams until 2019, when NASA conducted the first all-female spacewalk.
—CBS News, 1 May 2025
Things take a turn when the notorious Harland Rust (Baldwin), a man who has killed many, rides into town and breaks Lucas out of jail taking him on the run with him.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Dolton, Riverdale deaths The medical examiner’s office also reported a homicide in Dolton involving a Chicago man.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 1 May 2025
Spacewalks with more than one astronaut were conducted with only men or with mixed-gender teams until 2019, when NASA conducted the first all-female spacewalk.
—CBS News, 1 May 2025
Things take a turn when the notorious Harland Rust (Baldwin), a man who has killed many, rides into town and breaks Lucas out of jail taking him on the run with him.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Dolton, Riverdale deaths The medical examiner’s office also reported a homicide in Dolton involving a Chicago man.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
Noun
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
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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The three women lived at the off-campus home with two female roommates who went physically unharmed in the attack, while Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and slept over for the night.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ever since Donald Trump nominated Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, critics have called the former Fox News weekend host the most underqualified person to ever hold the position.—
John Ficarra,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Police did not provide any information about the person who died.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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The diagnosis fortunately led Hess and her husband to a physician who specialized in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and to a hospital with a suitable NICU.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Nadine, 58, was indicted in September 2023 on bribery charges with her husband, but her trial was delayed due to her breast cancer treatment.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2025
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Francis attempted to flee from police during the traffic stop but was captured after a short foot chase, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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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
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
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Hudson accompanied her beau to the interview, wearing a matching sweatshirt with Belichick.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Monica also was seen watching Brown’s headlining performance from the side of the stage next to Breezy’s manager and her beau, Anthony Wilson.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pool, hot tub, and firepit are all great daytime or post-sunset hangs, but the waterfall in the corner of the backyard offers a soundtrack that’ll send you far from the worries of daily life.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 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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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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