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an adult male human being
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Recent Examples of males
Riley Gaines has lobbied for bills in several states that would prevent biological males who identify as women from competing in women’s sports.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Unlike wolves, where males actively help raise and protect their young, domestic dogs have largely lost that paternal instinct.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Yes, almost all of the stories are about white males.
—Rebecca Coffey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The males, or drones, serve only one purpose, to mate with the queen.
—Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The Military Service Act, which imposed conscription on British males ages 18 to 41, has not yet been put into action, but support for the war is already on the wane.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
In a long interview between training sessions in his gym, Wilson shared his insights, concerns, hopes and inspiration for American males.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The vast majority of whale sharks observed were also young males, researchers said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Growing up in a household of seven females and no males seemed the most normal thing in the world to director Mayra Hermosillo.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Unlike wolves, where males actively help raise and protect their young, domestic dogs have largely lost that paternal instinct.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Yes, almost all of the stories are about white males.
—Rebecca Coffey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The males, or drones, serve only one purpose, to mate with the queen.
—Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The Military Service Act, which imposed conscription on British males ages 18 to 41, has not yet been put into action, but support for the war is already on the wane.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
In a long interview between training sessions in his gym, Wilson shared his insights, concerns, hopes and inspiration for American males.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The vast majority of whale sharks observed were also young males, researchers said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Growing up in a household of seven females and no males seemed the most normal thing in the world to director Mayra Hermosillo.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for males
Noun
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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some other guys asked him to get hats for them too.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That meant ladies could smile and wave with their makeup intact and gentlemen were comfortable in their suit jackets.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the 0/3 domino went into Purple 0 and the last open tile and that, ladies and gentlemen, was that.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Could the trio of old dudes play well?—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every New Yorker is well acquainted with the dudes hawking everything from purses to Blu-Rays on busy streets.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two South Florida men are behind bars on human smuggling charges after a group of migrants arrived in the Florida Keys earlier this week.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Males.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/males. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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