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
Regarding outcomes, long-term survival was worse in people (both sexes) with heart attacks caused by SSDM; about one in three (33%) died within five years.
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New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
In each of these cases, animals from both sexes are needed to bring new life into the world.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Adult females are the larger of the two sexes and can reach more than 3 inches across, including their legs, the association says.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
President Trump has taken several measures to roll back policies that supported transgender and nonbinary people, beginning with an executive order in January federally recognizing only two sexes, male and female.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
In each of these cases, animals from both sexes are needed to bring new life into the world.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Adult females are the larger of the two sexes and can reach more than 3 inches across, including their legs, the association says.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
President Trump has taken several measures to roll back policies that supported transgender and nonbinary people, beginning with an executive order in January federally recognizing only two sexes, male and female.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sex
Noun
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Between 13 to 84% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal pain during intercourse, with pelvic floor tension being one of the many reasons behind the discomfort.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
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Others debated whether the ban should extend to pastors who molested 16- and 17-year-olds without having intercourse.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the authors think the males may have mounted the females , who were lying on their sides, and pressed down on the females’ tails during mating, accidentally breaking the neural spines.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nashville Zoo has unlocked a successful mating rate by keeping cubs together at a young age, going from 20% to 40% to a 95% success rate as part of its effort to protect animal species.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The most recent border flare-up came after five Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion, with the incident prompting Thailand to downgrade diplomatic relations with its neighbor.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Venezuela is strengthening its relations with all countries of the world and asks only for its independence and sovereignty.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the film, audiences watch Perfidia wield her sexuality, while also being an object of desire for both men.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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