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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
That same month, in the city of Qom, Iranian authorities hanged three men who were accused of killing police officers during the nationwide protests.
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Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The impact hurls both men to the pavement, and the shoeless rear passenger can be seen hobbling on one foot afterward.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The whole concept of the imago Dei is the idea that all men have something within them that God injected, and this gives them uniqueness; there are no gradations in the image of God.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
It reeks of anti-Blackness, the idea that Ciara—a nurse, a model, a catch in all respects of the word—could be seen as just an experience to these men.
—Erica Campbell, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
As part of the Shell litigation, his attorney has sent WME a document retention request for communications involving both men.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
During the Battle of Copenhagen, the British lost about 255 men, while more than 700 were wounded.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Arnold's name was first brought up in the case after 23-year-old Boakai Hilton, who is believed to be an associate of Arnold, Arianna Del Valle, Jasmine Randazzo, Christion Williams, Lyndell Hudson and Freddie Hughes were arrested for allegedly kidnapping three men and assaulting them.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The impact hurls both men to the pavement, and the shoeless rear passenger can be seen hobbling on one foot afterward.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The whole concept of the imago Dei is the idea that all men have something within them that God injected, and this gives them uniqueness; there are no gradations in the image of God.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
It reeks of anti-Blackness, the idea that Ciara—a nurse, a model, a catch in all respects of the word—could be seen as just an experience to these men.
—Erica Campbell, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
As part of the Shell litigation, his attorney has sent WME a document retention request for communications involving both men.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
During the Battle of Copenhagen, the British lost about 255 men, while more than 700 were wounded.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Arnold's name was first brought up in the case after 23-year-old Boakai Hilton, who is believed to be an associate of Arnold, Arianna Del Valle, Jasmine Randazzo, Christion Williams, Lyndell Hudson and Freddie Hughes were arrested for allegedly kidnapping three men and assaulting them.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for men
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Cholesterol tends to be higher in females with FH than in males due to delayed diagnosis.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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Several adults, including two people with strollers, and several other children, were nearby when two males approached the intersection on a moped, Tisch said.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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All the girls are now wearing little black shades and flipping their hair about maniacally with a pen in their mouth, while their boyfriends are in backwards Kangol flat-caps and riding bicycles.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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It's become a buzzword lobbed at bad bosses and ex-boyfriends, and leaders across the political spectrum.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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The thing is, Rooster got to know some of these guys personally.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our guys were locked in and competing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The decision bars introductory sociology from the state’s general-education catalog — the set of foundational courses all students must complete, regardless of major, across subjects such as math, science, humanities and social sciences.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Although their husbands were all friends, some of the widows knew each other prior to the crash, while others had never met.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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One of her husbands was booked on the Titanic.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Williams was apprehended by police a few days later.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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As of early Tuesday morning, police said no arrests had been made.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Well, gentlemen, thank you both for lending us your expertise for this conversation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Families frolicking in this Holidome surely had no idea about the mission of these nine tall gentlemen who trouped in and out.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Wilson brothers [Owen and Luke] are Dallas boys.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jim Varsallone writes a high school sports column twice a week, featuring top performers in all varsity sports (boys and girls) in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/men. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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