as in guys
an adult male human being
research shows that more males than females are responding positively to the new ad campaign
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Recent Examples of males
Cholesterol tends to be higher in females with FH than in males due to delayed diagnosis.
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Research has linked phthalates with reproductive problems such as genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
During that time, the females stay with the pups, while the males hunt in the surrounding area.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
American Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary, reacted to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policy to bar males from women’s competitions on Friday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
There is nothing in the Rooney Rule that forbids NFL teams from offering the same kind of development options to every promising candidate, including males and Caucasians.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Republicans have attempted to drive a similar wedge over transgender politics, holding a vote last weekend on whether to restrict biological males from competing in women’s sports, but Democrats managed to stay united in opposing the legislation in a 49-41 vote.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Champion Women also cites inequalities in recruiting expenses for women’s sports compared to males.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Research has linked phthalates with reproductive problems such as genital malformations and undescended testes in baby boys and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels in adult males.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
During that time, the females stay with the pups, while the males hunt in the surrounding area.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
American Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary, reacted to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policy to bar males from women’s competitions on Friday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
There is nothing in the Rooney Rule that forbids NFL teams from offering the same kind of development options to every promising candidate, including males and Caucasians.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Republicans have attempted to drive a similar wedge over transgender politics, holding a vote last weekend on whether to restrict biological males from competing in women’s sports, but Democrats managed to stay united in opposing the legislation in a 49-41 vote.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Champion Women also cites inequalities in recruiting expenses for women’s sports compared to males.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for males
Noun
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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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Mike Brown apologizes for his French, ladies and gentlemen — particularly the children watching the MSG Networks’ Knicks postgame broadcast at home — but OG Anunoby has only been named to an NBA All-Defensive Team once in his career.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 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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No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The latter is a direct shot at sexist record industry insiders, and some older dudes who come to their shows just to leer at them.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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That same month, in the city of Qom, Iranian authorities hanged three men who were accused of killing police officers during the nationwide protests.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Males.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/males. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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