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
Rates for other sexes or gender identities are not available because that information is not included on death certificates, according to the state health department.
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Erica Zurek, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting trans rights, including one stating the U.S. government would recognize only two unchangeable sexes and another barring trans people from military service.
—Brooke Sopelsa, NBC news, 13 May 2025
The president also signed an executive order and made public statements saying his administration only recognizes two sexes: male and female.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
All public and private groups in Britain must now incorporate the ruling into their policies over separate spaces and services for different sexes, such as bathrooms.
—Lizzie Dearden, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Erica Zurek, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting trans rights, including one stating the U.S. government would recognize only two unchangeable sexes and another barring trans people from military service.
—Brooke Sopelsa, NBC news, 13 May 2025
The president also signed an executive order and made public statements saying his administration only recognizes two sexes: male and female.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
All public and private groups in Britain must now incorporate the ruling into their policies over separate spaces and services for different sexes, such as bathrooms.
—Lizzie Dearden, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sex
Noun
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In that incident, Haley said Weinstein unexpectedly asked to meet her in his hotel room and began having unwanted intercourse with her.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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For couples who are temporarily unable to engage in intercourse, there are still many ways to stay connected physically.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 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
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The state has imposed restrictions on classroom discussions of gender and sexuality, and banned access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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The story is thoughtful and also takes provocative leaps: Mark envisions conversations with saints whose sexuality was erased in interpretations of the Bible.—
George Gene Gustines,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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“Sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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