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as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd
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as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
intercourse is one of ways by which the disease is commonly spread
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Recent Examples of intercourse
The bigger concern usually isn’t intercourse.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Some speculation has existed about whether the basic physiological processes necessary for intercourse, particularly for men, might be compromised by microgravity.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
On top of that, one of Colvin’s classmates, Jeremiah Reeves, had recently been arrested for having intercourse with a white woman.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
British prosecutors said Johnston used threats and intimidation to force the woman into having intercourse with the men, per the outlet.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Some speculation has existed about whether the basic physiological processes necessary for intercourse, particularly for men, might be compromised by microgravity.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
On top of that, one of Colvin’s classmates, Jeremiah Reeves, had recently been arrested for having intercourse with a white woman.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
British prosecutors said Johnston used threats and intimidation to force the woman into having intercourse with the men, per the outlet.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercourse
Noun
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Symbolic interactionism emphasizes how people build their identities through social roles and interactions.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Whether your perception of Gen Z is shaped by real-world interactions or two-dimensional headlines, pigeonholing a whole generation is reductive.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The findings, from 1,592 U.S. citizens of different ages, sexes, races and incomes, were collected between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025
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On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signed an executive order that declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Beijing gifted the first panda to the United States in 1972 after President Richard Nixon formalized normal relations with China.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Analysts had harbored low expectations for any significant deals, given the dismal state of US-China relations.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Criminals looking to establish online romantic relations with lonely seniors before bleeding their bank accounts dry.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The leaders of both nations met for talks and said progress was made during the trip to stabilize relations, although Beijing showed little interest in getting more involved in the war with Iran.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The onset of mating season this spring has escalated tensions, with the males’ loud early morning mating calls particularly aggravating residents.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Now is the time to visit for snake fans, as the reptiles are in the midst of their annual mating ritual, which begins with thousands of male garter snakes emerging from their underground winter dens.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Intercourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercourse. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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