menses

noun

Definition of mensesnext
as in menstruation

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  1. menstruation
  2. period
Noun
  • Though the real Lizzie Borden’s periods weren’t out of the ordinary, periods in general terrified the men of the day, who believed that menstruation could cause women to commit crimes.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike the inner lining of the uterus, endometriosis tissue doesn’t leave the body during menstruation, and cysts and adhesions can sometimes develop.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of menstruation
Noun
  • One recent three-month period saw the release of three film adaptations of acclaimed novels in which ghosts played a starring role.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Performance sneaker sales have been a bright spot for growth in an otherwise dour period for the athletic footwear industry.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Menses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menses. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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