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as in males
an adult male human being
several men will be needed to dig up the old tree stump in the backyard
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as in boyfriends
a male romantic companion
I'm going to see my man again tonight
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as in guys
a member of the human race
every man has a responsibility to safeguard the planet
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as in humanities
the human race
man is always coming up with new advances in science and technology
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as in husbands
the male partner in a marriage
I now pronounce you man and wife
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as in police
a body of officers of the law
the crowd of onlookers quickly scattered when the man arrived on the scene
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Recent Examples of men
Three men, all members of a city crew working on the pier at the time, were thrown into the ocean, according to the sheriff's office.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The countless number of men who came via rail to work on Henry Ford’s $5-a-day assembly lines, which debuted the same month as MCS, were planting the seeds for the station’s ultimate neglect and demise.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
This explains why women tend to need those extra hours of sleep compared to men.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Why do women need more sleep than men?
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Women who voluntarily remain single often report higher levels of happiness than single men and are less likely to seek romantic relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For instance, a 2018 study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior shows a 30% orgasm gap between men and women.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The countless number of men who came via rail to work on Henry Ford’s $5-a-day assembly lines, which debuted the same month as MCS, were planting the seeds for the station’s ultimate neglect and demise.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
This explains why women tend to need those extra hours of sleep compared to men.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Why do women need more sleep than men?
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Women who voluntarily remain single often report higher levels of happiness than single men and are less likely to seek romantic relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For instance, a 2018 study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior shows a 30% orgasm gap between men and women.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for men
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Low Testosterone May Lead to Serious Conditions As males and females age, testosterone naturally decreases.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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The 10 victims — six females and four males between 16 and 20 years old — were taken to various local hospitals.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Her goal was to get into the holiday spirit and also help other young women with gift ideas for their boyfriends.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety After winding up Gayle King’s birthday surprise, Williams got on the phone with Variety to talk about the song’s 60-year life as a perennial favorite of boyfriends, husbands, doting dads and presidents.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Our guys had to buy into our defense.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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These guys have weeded out the mid-range jumper in favor of ultra-efficiency on and off the ball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Two of the victims were transported to hospitals where they were treated and listed in stable condition, police said.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Bronco struck Mesfin’s Toyota RAV4, police said in a news release.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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The gentlemen, however, are finding their footing again.—
Alison Edmond,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Dec. 2024
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Legend has it that in 1836, Queen Victoria walked into the gentlemen-only Reform Club in central London to order a drink.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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Initially, the vaccine was only recommended for girls, which made people unaware that boys and men are also eligible, experts said.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Near the water pipes that supply the camp, boys come to fill up smaller tanks and to chase each other in the desert.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many people, including late night host Jimmy Fallon, compared Melania's look to The Hamburglar's.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The infamous dark web marketplace served as a global hub for illicit drug sales that prosecutors said had contributed to the death of at least six people.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/men. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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