physically
adverb
phys·i·cal·ly
ˈfi-zi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: in a physical manner : in accord with physical laws
It seemed that such long distance flights would be physically impossible without a highly energy-efficient form of soaring.—
Henri Weimerskirch
Henri Weimerskirch2
: in respect to the body
a physically demanding job
Just two weeks before his death, Belushi was physically ejected from an L.A. convenience store at 2 a.m. when he insisted on buying liquor after hours.—Peter Carlson
Peter CarlsonI loved it; but I was physically exhausted when I walked out of that studio on Sunday nights …—Brent Musberger
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The Social Security website notes the example of a person who was physically unable to make the payment on time and there was no one to act on his or her behalf.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
That included assisting with investigating human smuggling, overseeing contracts, managing detention dockets, and physically escorting or supporting the transportation and removals of people in the U.S. without legal status.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
So to use my wheelchair is great for me physically.
—Esme Mazzeo, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Denver lost earlier this week to the one player (Giannis Antetokounmpo) who can physically hold his own against the Joker.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
That included assisting with investigating human smuggling, overseeing contracts, managing detention dockets, and physically escorting or supporting the transportation and removals of people in the U.S. without legal status.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
So to use my wheelchair is great for me physically.
—Esme Mazzeo, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Denver lost earlier this week to the one player (Giannis Antetokounmpo) who can physically hold his own against the Joker.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Physically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physically. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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