menses

Definition of mensesnext
as in menstruation

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Noun
  • To discuss anything related to the pelvic region, especially menstruation, went against all norms.
    Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
  • From menstruation to menopause, too much has been left unaddressed for too long.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Sullivan lined up for a corner kick on the far side of the field with 62 seconds left in the second overtime period of a scoreless game.
    Jack Leo, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
  • Ducks coach Joel Quenneville replaced Terry, who has been playing hurt for the last few months, with Beckett Sennecke to start the second period.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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“Menses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menses. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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