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
The advisories largely come in response to the executive order requiring the federal government to recognize only two sexes, and in a number of cases advise speaking to the U.S. embassy.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
If so, the effect would likely be apparent in both sexes.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump signed an executive order recognizing only two sexes.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
In January, the president signed an executive order declaring that the American government would only recognize two sexes – male and female.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
If so, the effect would likely be apparent in both sexes.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump signed an executive order recognizing only two sexes.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
In January, the president signed an executive order declaring that the American government would only recognize two sexes – male and female.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 19 Mar. 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
Noun
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Fashion intersects with politics, economics, globalization, sexuality, gender, identity, and nearly every other dimension of human life.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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While the show does not set out to answer that question, Miller said that dandyism by definition is an act of a refusal and noted that dandies can push boundaries of gender, class, sexuality, race, and Blackness.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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“Sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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