as in intercourse
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
the students learned about the mechanics of sex and reproduction in health class
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Recent Examples of sex
In 2023, there was roughly a 5.3-year difference in life expectancy between sexes, according to U.S. population data released in December from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs is also imposing a similar ban to comply with President Trump’s executive order declaring the United States would only recognize two sexes.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
The policy change was brought on by President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that there are only two, unchangeable sexes, the VA said.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025
Raising awareness and accepting that autistic children of both sexes should be allowed special accommodations at school, such as taking tests in a separate room or wearing headphones.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs is also imposing a similar ban to comply with President Trump’s executive order declaring the United States would only recognize two sexes.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
The policy change was brought on by President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that there are only two, unchangeable sexes, the VA said.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025
Raising awareness and accepting that autistic children of both sexes should be allowed special accommodations at school, such as taking tests in a separate room or wearing headphones.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sex
Noun
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For couples who are temporarily unable to engage in intercourse, there are still many ways to stay connected physically.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Painful intercourse can be caused by several common issues.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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Insiders describe relations between her and brother Santo as tense and combative.—
Mattia Dognini,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
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More: Are cute children's books teaching kids about gender and sexuality?—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The bill was also amended to require permission forms for parents to authorize education on human sexuality, Indiana Capital Chronicle reported.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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