Definition of threesomenext
as in trio
a group of three the threesome has been playing music together since all three were in high school you don't see many threesomes at honeymoon resorts, but one bride had brought along her mother

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Recent Examples of threesome The concept threesome was commissioned by the CEO of a chemical company transitioning into the aluminum business. James Raia, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 The kids are out of the house and now is the time to ask his wife for a threesome. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 The move would create one of the Western Conference’s most talented threesomes, with Leonard joining Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 Her odyssey will lead to threesomes and lonely nights, but also difficult questions regarding how her faith and family may leave her perpetually adrift. Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for threesome
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trio
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  • Being undefeated after a trio of difficult opening matches can only be seen as a positive, even if Newcastle’s obvious shortcomings require addressing if that run is to be prolonged.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The sulfate-free shampoo starts with a satisfying trio of sea buckthorn, coconut oil, and water lily extract that nourish from scalp-to-ends, helping to restore shine and make hair easier to style.
    Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Threesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threesome. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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