Thesaurus results for MENSTRUATION

menstruation

noun

ˌmen(t)-strü-ˈwā-shən

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as in period

an occurrence of menstruating a first menstruation can be somewhat scary for girls who are unprepared

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Recent Examples of menstruation Six years later, the go-getter is still addressing the community’s needs and is helping to reshape societal perceptions of menstruation. —

Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 14 May 2026 Some programs prepare students to answer Jewish legal questions in particular areas, such as practices during menstruation or childbirth. —

Michal Raucher, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026 As menstruation winds down, women's levels of estrogen and progesterone drop. —

ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 Studies have found that embarrassment around menstruation remains common, with many girls reporting anxiety about leaks, staining or being noticed by peers. —

Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for menstruation

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period

Noun

Your cancellation goes into effect at the end of your current subscription period.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
That's the same day the DOJ faces a hearing in the Virginia case that could decide whether the fund is legally blocked for a longer period of time, as lawsuits continue to unfold.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 June 2026