as in intercourse
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
the students learned about the mechanics of sex and reproduction in health class
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Recent Examples of sex
Females, which are the bigger of the sexes, can weigh over four and a half pounds.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The research highlights that identical brain circuits may underlie mating behaviors in both sexes, but operate through fundamentally different mechanisms depending on the hormonal state.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
An order Trump signed on Jan. 20, his first day back, proclaims that the U.S. recognizes only two unchangeable sexes, male and female.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 16 July 2025
At this point, many people of both sexes are worried about their financial futures.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 July 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The research highlights that identical brain circuits may underlie mating behaviors in both sexes, but operate through fundamentally different mechanisms depending on the hormonal state.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
An order Trump signed on Jan. 20, his first day back, proclaims that the U.S. recognizes only two unchangeable sexes, male and female.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 16 July 2025
At this point, many people of both sexes are worried about their financial futures.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sex
Noun
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Menopausal declines in estrogen also may cause vaginal dryness, decreased libido and discomfort during intercourse.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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In particular, three symptoms—vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and increased urinary tract infections, hot flashes, and sleep quality—often emerge as particularly severe for breast cancer patients.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
16 June 2025
Noun
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American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.—
Mattia Dognini,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This, after years of fearfully hiding his sexuality.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
10 Aug. 2025
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Granted, Linda Lee continued to present his sexuality in racial terms.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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