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menstruation

noun

ˌmen(t)-strü-ˈwā-shən

Definition of menstruation

as in period

an occurrence of menstruating a first menstruation can be somewhat scary for girls who are unprepared

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Recent Examples of menstruation Once testing confirmed a viable path forward, Kenny had to reduce his testosterone dosage to a quarter of its usual amount and stop taking the blocker that had prevented both menstruation and pregnancy. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 The luteal phase covers days 15 through 28, when progesterone dominates, appetite climbs, energy drops and PMS symptoms peak in the days before menstruation. — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 Virgin Galactic to test menstruation in space Virgin Galactic has announced a spaceflight planned for 2027 that the company claims will be the first research mission to study menstruation in microgravity. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Current phase-specific guidance points to iron-rich foods during menstruation to replace losses, lighter liver-supporting foods in the follicular phase, anti-inflammatory foods in the luteal phase and magnesium and B6 in the late luteal phase for PMS support. — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for menstruation

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period

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Sail 250 has brought foreign militaries to the United States amid a volatile period for the country's international relations.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Britain controlled Florida from 1763 until the territory was returned to Spain at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783, a period of 20 years.

— Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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