variants
also biologic
as in birth
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage
the rights of the biological father in this case
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Recent Examples of biological
As just one example, two people receiving a diagnosis of major depressive disorder may have very different underlying biological mechanisms driving their illness, and very different responses to the same treatment.
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Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Future bots could help design and carry out biological, nuclear, and chemical warfare.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The authors note how of the 140,000 synthetic chemicals that are currently registered, only 1,000 are known to affect the biological processes that govern hormones, known as the endocrine system.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Studley offered a more detailed explanation of the biological process involved.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Future bots could help design and carry out biological, nuclear, and chemical warfare.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The authors note how of the 140,000 synthetic chemicals that are currently registered, only 1,000 are known to affect the biological processes that govern hormones, known as the endocrine system.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Studley offered a more detailed explanation of the biological process involved.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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Newborn sperm whales are negatively buoyant, making this post-birth support crucial to the calf’s survival.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Klobuchar successfully lobbied for Minnesota to expand the minimum post-birth hospital stay to 48 hours, and it has since been relayed into a federal law.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The emirate has just 72 kilometers (45 miles) of natural shoreline, but artificial islands and peninsulas have provided far more beachfront for its 4 million residents, and the millionaires and billionaires who collect such properties.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While living in Dubai, Kinahan presented himself as a legitimate boxing promoter.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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