1
as in interaction
doings between individuals or groups
the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd
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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
These anatomical changes can contribute to discomfort and pain during intercourse.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
However, unprotected anal intercourse should not be relied upon as a contraceptive method.
—Nicola Appleton, Parents, 16 July 2024
Using a condom that is too big could allow some semen to leak out during intercourse.
—Peter Weiss, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
This can lead to a host of issues such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pain during intercourse.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
However, unprotected anal intercourse should not be relied upon as a contraceptive method.
—Nicola Appleton, Parents, 16 July 2024
Using a condom that is too big could allow some semen to leak out during intercourse.
—Peter Weiss, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
This can lead to a host of issues such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pain during intercourse.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercourse
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Wednesday’s vote will demonstrate the benefits of this groundbreaking model for community interaction, a powerful tool for nurturing ongoing environmental stewardship and advocacy.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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After Dentist joke, but a small, normal interaction with the guests while sailing is his only contribution to the episode.Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The red and blue dots never mix because there’s such a distinct separation between sexes.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, there was a 5.4-year life expectancy gap between U.S. sexes, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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Players Era recently hired former NCAA official Jeremy McCool as its VP of institutional relations, and Matthew Dooley, of grassroots basketball company Hoop Group, as VP of operations and marketing.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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This poses the biggest risk to friendly U.S.-Mexico relations.Alex González Ormerod, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Intercourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercourse. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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