intercourses

noun

plural of intercourse
as in interactions
doings between individuals or groups the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd

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  1. interactions
  2. relations
Noun
  • Another member was censured for his interactions with two female aides on his staff.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Younger generations have grown up with technology in a way that’s left them with fewer opportunities to practice face-to-face interactions.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of interactions
Noun
  • Her return could complicate relations between the Venezuelan opposition, the interim government and Washington.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Tehran residents said neither election is likely to improve relations.
    — Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of relations
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“Intercourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercourses. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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