menses

Definition of mensesnext
as in menstruation

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Noun
  • In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found a trend toward menstruation before age 11, with the rate of kids menstruating before age 9 having doubled.
    Christian Dashiell, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But that’s not how menstruation works.
    Ciara Lucas, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • While Russian state media said that the ceasefire went into effect, Ukraine’s military said attacks continued throughout the period.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • March quarter revenue is expected to increase 13% to 16% versus the year-ago period, a stronger forecast relative to estimates of about 10%.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Menses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menses. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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