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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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Warmer temperatures favor females and a quick development, while cooler temperatures allow for larger bodies and more males.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Two young males were wounded by gunfire outside a Brooklyn subway station Saturday afternoon.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 22 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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Dee also claimed that Adams’ description of her childhood, which included domestic abuse from her father as well as one of her mother’s boyfriends, was a misuse of her personal information.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some guys will use that as an excuse to take some time away.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The receivers and tight ends don’t include any stars but go deep in terms of guys who can do damage.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Preliminary investigation indicates the 37-year-old was driving at a high speed, entered the intersection and struck a Milwaukee County bus that had the right of way, police said.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Years later, a private investigator working for Palacios’ defense team would make a critical discovery: other suspects overlooked by police.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 21 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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The gentlemen, however, are finding their footing again.Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 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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The four people charged in connection with the fire were indicted Friday.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tsao argues people sticking together will prove to be a critical factor in keeping as many of them protected as possible.Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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Should things go badly, that’s another story.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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So certain things that would kill in a room are a disservice to the audience.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/men. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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