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as in ladies
an adult female human being
the first woman to become governor of the state
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as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion
wanted to give his woman all the finer things in life
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as in wives
chiefly dialect
a female partner in a marriage
treated his woman to dinner at a five-star restaurant for their fifteenth wedding anniversary
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Recent Examples of women
However, many women are unsure of what that actually means or what to do about it.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to the effects of food poisoning.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
This gap in care became especially concerning as breast cancer rates began rising in younger women, particularly women of color and Native American groups.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Herrero de la Fuente shared data that shows women made up only 38 percent of production professionals in Spain in 2023.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
This proactive approach helps catch cancers that might otherwise go undetected, offering women more comprehensive care.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
In the publication’s cover story featuring the four women, it is revealed that Gomez had been right next door at a nearby studio shooting a campaign for her beauty business.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
With just a pair of nods in the Best Rap Performance field, Minaj is tied with Megan Thee Stallion for the second-most nominations among women.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Both men and women supported Proposition 36 pretty evenly, though voters under 30 expressed the least support.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to the effects of food poisoning.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
This gap in care became especially concerning as breast cancer rates began rising in younger women, particularly women of color and Native American groups.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Herrero de la Fuente shared data that shows women made up only 38 percent of production professionals in Spain in 2023.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
This proactive approach helps catch cancers that might otherwise go undetected, offering women more comprehensive care.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
In the publication’s cover story featuring the four women, it is revealed that Gomez had been right next door at a nearby studio shooting a campaign for her beauty business.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
With just a pair of nods in the Best Rap Performance field, Minaj is tied with Megan Thee Stallion for the second-most nominations among women.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Both men and women supported Proposition 36 pretty evenly, though voters under 30 expressed the least support.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for women
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The two ladies then discussed the possibility of Gaga getting married in a courthouse or having an elaborate wedding.Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Now, Hulu has confirmed that the ladies of MomTok will bring the dancing and drama back to our screens for another 20 episodes!Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Yes, abuse can occur both with females and with males.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
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There were also large increases in racial disparities in mortality rates from accidents, heart disease, stroke, and assaults starting in 2012 for Black males and in 2016 for Black females.Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Efforts to reform education in science and technology should focus on generating excitement and interest among young girls by debunking myths about these subjects and highlighting their relevance to real-world issues.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Back in the nineties and early 2000, Egyptian women’s soccer was developing but slowly as clubs often had to face financial instability due to society's rejection of girls playing soccer.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Women.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/women. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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