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coitus

noun

ˈkō-ə-təs

Definition of coitus

as in sex

sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis the act of coitus is the natural method by which conception occurs

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Recent Examples of coitus What this means for me, practically speaking, is that the director wants a close-up of my face as my character Joe is deep in dissociative reverie mid-coitus. — Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025 When coitus occurs, it’s scored by unctuous music. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025 Adding to these racial fetish undertones is a Black family servant whose coitus with Lucy’s soon-to-be sister-in-law (a white woman with box braids) is also constantly on display, leaving her to pleasure herself when he’s called away. — Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 31 July 2024 One thing leads to another — just because returning screenwriter Reid Carolin says so — and Mike’s performance for Max ends with the two of them in bed, after an apparent act of off-camera coitus. — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2023 And there is a conversation about the necessity of being flexible during bunk-bed coitus. — Darren Franich, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Chris Jericho had to introduce two new members of the Jericho Appreciation Society (Sammy and Tay), narrate near-coitus between Sammy and Tay, explain what a Suzuki Gun was and promote a six-man tag team match all in one promo. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 16 June 2022 The males also fight each other with their weapons, often ambushing another male mid-coitus. — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2012

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The photo taken by Victor Huertas from Australia’s James Cook University shows how tens of thousands of cuttlefish use their skin’s natural pigmentation to vie for mating rights.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
The production decision will be a complex mating dance between the prime contractor, the Pentagon and Congress.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026

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Officials will discuss strengthening Iran-Iraq relations, border security, economic cooperation and counterterrorism, among other topics, the broadcaster IRIB reported.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
To date, relations between First Tee and the neighborhood have been cordial, but the initial plan has not been well received.

— Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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