1
as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd
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2
as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
intercourse is one of ways by which the disease is commonly spread
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Recent Examples of intercourse
Womanizer Duo 2 $219 Lovehoney We-Vibe Sync 2 This toy can be worn during intercourse to provide the wearer with both internal and external stimulation.
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Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
Vaginal dryness and discomfort Painful intercourse Increased urinary or vaginal infections
Loss of bladder tone leading to urinary incontinence
Lower libido
Bone loss.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Hegseth told police that the pair had consensual intercourse.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
There is also no risk of the IUD being pushed out or dislodged during intercourse.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
Vaginal dryness and discomfort Painful intercourse Increased urinary or vaginal infections
Loss of bladder tone leading to urinary incontinence
Lower libido
Bone loss.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Hegseth told police that the pair had consensual intercourse.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
There is also no risk of the IUD being pushed out or dislodged during intercourse.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercourse
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In 2022, a study published in the journal Animal Cognition saw a group of canines presented with a social interaction between two people that was either positive, negative or neutral.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, social interactions—barring daytrips and sporadic family visits—were largely restricted to colleagues.—
Charlie Campbell / Koh Samui,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Everything from Trump's dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the federal government to his executive order recognizing only two sexes could affect the reporting of HIV and AIDS cases and subsequent funding.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The move comes a little over two weeks after the president’s executive order requiring the federal government to recognize males and females as the only two sexes.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Feb. 2025
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In fact, relations with daily contacts, siblings and relatives will be heartwarming.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2025
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Insisting that Gaza and the West Bank develop into areas governed by Palestinians as part of a big regional deal that curbs Iran's militancy and normalizes relations between Israel and other countries is a viable way forward.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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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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“Intercourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercourse. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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