menstruate
verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strü-ˌwāt 
ˈmen-ˌstrāt
menstruated; menstruating
: to undergo menstruation
Examples of menstruate in a Sentence
She began menstruating at the age of 12.
Recent Examples on the Web
People who menstruate typically experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years.
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Korin Miller, Health, 19 May 2024
Iron | Form: Capsule | Serving size: 1 capsule | Servings per container: 30
Who’s It For
Best for those with higher iron needs, such as athletes or people who are menstruating or pregnant.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
The mood swings some women experience while menstruating have long served as the butt of jokes and justification for why women shouldn’t hold political office or other powerful positions.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
An iron supplement is also beneficial for those at higher risk of iron deficiency, including athletes and those who are menstruating or pregnant.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
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Korin Miller, Health, 19 May 2024
Iron | Form: Capsule | Serving size: 1 capsule | Servings per container: 30
Who’s It For
Best for those with higher iron needs, such as athletes or people who are menstruating or pregnant.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
The mood swings some women experience while menstruating have long served as the butt of jokes and justification for why women shouldn’t hold political office or other powerful positions.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
An iron supplement is also beneficial for those at higher risk of iron deficiency, including athletes and those who are menstruating or pregnant.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for menstruate
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“Menstruate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstruate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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menstruate
verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strə-ˌwāt
ˈmen-ˌstrāt
: to undergo menstruation
Medical Definition
menstruate
intransitive verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strə-ˌwāt, ˈmen-ˌstrāt
menstruated; menstruating
: to undergo menstruation
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