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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
I'm going to see my man again tonight
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as in person
a member of the human race
every man has a responsibility to safeguard the planet
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as in husband
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 man
Ages 50-over men’s softball league seeks players The Lakes League Men’s Softball League, for ages 50 and over, will play in October at Pear Park, 26701 U.S. Highway 27, Leesburg.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Ahead of this summer’s tournament, D’Amelio reached out to UConn men’s basketball General Manager Tom Moore to explore the idea of playing at either Gampel Pavilion or PeoplesBank Arena (formerly the XL Center).
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
Those same schools can give their men’s basketball programs the largest cut of the revenue sharing pie, rather than the 20 percent that most of their high-major colleagues should receive.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The Wimbledon men's final between three-time Grand Slam winner Sinner and Alcaraz (a five-time Grand Slam champ) comes less than two months after Alcaraz stormed back from a huge deficit to win the French Open in five sets on June 8.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Ahead of this summer’s tournament, D’Amelio reached out to UConn men’s basketball General Manager Tom Moore to explore the idea of playing at either Gampel Pavilion or PeoplesBank Arena (formerly the XL Center).
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
Those same schools can give their men’s basketball programs the largest cut of the revenue sharing pie, rather than the 20 percent that most of their high-major colleagues should receive.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The Wimbledon men's final between three-time Grand Slam winner Sinner and Alcaraz (a five-time Grand Slam champ) comes less than two months after Alcaraz stormed back from a huge deficit to win the French Open in five sets on June 8.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
Noun
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Our guys just competed and just really proud of the effort.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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This -- Donald Trump should never have been hanging out with this guy and any other politician, any other human being.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
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The Khy founder has been on a fashionable streak all summer long; she has been spotted spending time in Europe with friends, family and her boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, over the last few weeks, and has worn several stylish outfits during her travels that later made it to her Instagram.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The rapper arrived at her first Pete and Thomas Foundation gala with her new boyfriend and a classic beauty look.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
Noun
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It has been shown to reduce anxiety levels and physiologic stress, which can help a person relax and improve rest or sleep patterns.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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The person jumped into the water on the 100 block of North Water Street at about 10:44 p.m. on July 20, the department said in an email.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
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Soon thereafter, the ambitious singer left her husband’s band, contending that her position as a vocalist was secondary to that of the other musicians.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Together with her husband, Naples native and former Apple executive Stefano Liotta, West opened the doors to a boutique hotel, Casina Cinquepozzi, in Puglia this spring.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
Noun
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But sometimes the consequences can be even worse, as the police now warn.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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On the day Wright vanished, McArthur told police the two had gone horseback riding in Milton, Fla., per Oxygen.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Smoke Were in the military Were exposed to heavy metals or pesticides Have a family member with ALS Are male A neurologist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of the brain and nervous system) can diagnose ALS.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
20 July 2025
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Once there, officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.—
Ellie Buckheit,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
Noun
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As for Rihanna, the Grammy winner and current beau A$AP Rocky have two sons, RZA and Riot, and are expecting their third.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Sarah, Duchess of York, who had separated from Prince Andrew, was soaking up the sun in St. Tropez with her beau, financier John Bryan.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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In this biography, former Enquirer and Cincinnati Post sportswriter Bill Koch takes us beyond a tragic football career and reveals Cook the man: his childhood in Chillicothe, his career at the University of Cincinnati and his life after football.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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He's blessed us every day to get up to come here with life, with intelligence.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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