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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
Police also said a man walking his dog was shot in the back Sunday morning.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
In a deliberately cheap-looking black-and-white faux-’50s horror movie, the comedy team of Tim & Eric (Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim) play nerdish mad scientists who capture and bring to their laboratory a dino-fish monster who looks like a chomping-jawed gill-man made of papier-mâché.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026
On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 May 2026
In addition to women’s styles, the tie-up will mark his brand’s entry into men’s footwear.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
In a deliberately cheap-looking black-and-white faux-’50s horror movie, the comedy team of Tim & Eric (Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim) play nerdish mad scientists who capture and bring to their laboratory a dino-fish monster who looks like a chomping-jawed gill-man made of papier-mâché.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026
On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 May 2026
In addition to women’s styles, the tie-up will mark his brand’s entry into men’s footwear.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
Noun
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It's hit hard, hit fast, crush the bad guys, get the hostage and get out.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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How many guys get a second chance.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Her boyfriend, who had cuts to his arms and face, called 911, telling dispatch that someone had dropped a rock from the overpass.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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But the teaser trailer also zeroes in on what everyone will be tuning into see — Ciara Miller confronting her close friend and ex-boyfriend about their relationship scandal.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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At least one person was killed by a gunman at the Islamic Center of San Diego today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Clark attended an elementary and a middle school in person at the district, but following the pandemic his family enrolled him online schooling full time, Canning said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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There’s a stretch where Anushka’s dream of turning Hypergnosis’ data operation into a benefit to mankind seems to pay off, as the all-seeing eye of Gnodin pairs seamlessly with Xander, the chatbot that Martin has repurposed as a therapist for troubled vets.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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Altman is describing a mutation of mankind well underway.—
Chop Choppish Shop,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Set in 1962, a boy roughly Travolta’s age voyages from New York to Los Angeles on a series of hopping flights with his mother, who is hoping to land a rich husband or a good Hollywood role in that order.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Jolie's middle child with ex-husband Brad Pitt graduated from Spelman College, which held its commencement on Sunday, May 17, with a bachelor's degree in psychology, according to social media video.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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San Diego police are investigating the attack as a hate crime.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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As police were searching for a suspect inside the Islamic center, dispatchers got calls that a landscaper may have been shot at blocks away, Wahl said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Like seahorses, females are larger and males brood eggs, Short says.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Witnesses reported seeing a group of males fighting in the area just before the incident.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Horror star Maika Monroe is with her beau Dalton Gomez.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Win or lose, Paulina has always been a huge support system for her beau.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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