as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
studied the frequency of coition in animals that mate for life
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Recent Examples of coition
Put another way, the three latest Brood X generation map perfectly to milestones in my life cycle: birth, coition, procreation.
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Ross Kenneth Urken, Scientific American, 14 June 2021
But the course of the hunt itself is unnameable and uncontrollable, like coition.
—Roberto Calasso, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2020
Ross Kenneth Urken, Scientific American, 14 June 2021
But the course of the hunt itself is unnameable and uncontrollable, like coition.
—Roberto Calasso, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coition
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The report highlights that the cancer burden is shifting from men to women in the United States — narrowing the gap between the sexes — as well as from older to younger adults.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Carter remained at Maranatha, noting that the congregation’s deacons were divided about evenly between the sexes.Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Womanizer Duo 2 $219 Lovehoney We-Vibe Sync 2 This toy can be worn during intercourse to provide the wearer with both internal and external stimulation.Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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Vaginal dryness and discomfort Painful intercourse Increased urinary or vaginal infections Loss of bladder tone leading to urinary incontinence Lower libido Bone loss.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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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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The concerns over trade relations stem from a history of tariffs, sanctions, and disputes that have strained the ties between the world's two largest economies.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Coition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coition. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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