as in intercourse
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
the students learned about the mechanics of sex and reproduction in health class
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Recent Examples of sex
The red and blue dots never mix because there’s such a distinct separation between sexes.
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Keaton Bell, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
In 2022, there was a 5.4-year life expectancy gap between U.S. sexes, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Telogen effluvium is a common cause of temporary hair loss that affects people of all sexes and is often seen in women.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Both sexes also avoided feeding at dawn and dusk when wolves were out.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
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Keaton Bell, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
In 2022, there was a 5.4-year life expectancy gap between U.S. sexes, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Telogen effluvium is a common cause of temporary hair loss that affects people of all sexes and is often seen in women.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Both sexes also avoided feeding at dawn and dusk when wolves were out.
—Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sex
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Hegseth told police that the pair had consensual intercourse.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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There is also no risk of the IUD being pushed out or dislodged during intercourse.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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But really, the show is about the romps and relations between everyone and everyone else’s wife.Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, diplomatic relations with Russia and China are shaped by broader geopolitical dynamics, such as trade policies, military alliances, regional conflicts, and economic competition.GuruFocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And still crickets from the people who like to question celebrities’ sexuality.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Convention and sexuality are explored through slugs, rituals, and the eating of an orange.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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