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
After her parents reported to prison in January 2023, Savannah became the primary caretaker of Chloe, 12, who is the biological daughter of Todd's son Kyle Chrisley, and her brother Grayson, 19.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 May 2025
Spacecraft could fly through the plumes collecting sample material every decade or so to see how the biological experiment progresses.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2025
Why Midlife Women Are More Likely to Multitask While some studies have reported small differences in task switching between men and women, the findings are mixed and likely influenced by a combination of biological, psychological and—perhaps most importantly—sociocultural factors.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
Specifically, there is neuroscience biohacking billed to enhance cognitive fitness, the reduction of inflammation markers and free radicals, as well as anti-inflammatory nutrition said to rejuvenate biological age.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 May 2025
Spacecraft could fly through the plumes collecting sample material every decade or so to see how the biological experiment progresses.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2025
Why Midlife Women Are More Likely to Multitask While some studies have reported small differences in task switching between men and women, the findings are mixed and likely influenced by a combination of biological, psychological and—perhaps most importantly—sociocultural factors.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
Specifically, there is neuroscience biohacking billed to enhance cognitive fitness, the reduction of inflammation markers and free radicals, as well as anti-inflammatory nutrition said to rejuvenate biological age.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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If self-paid, a birth doula can cost $1,200 to $4,000, depending on whether pre- and post-birth visits are included.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2024
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The pregnancy announcement, the gender reveal, the baby shower, the pregnancy photo shoot, the birth photo shoot, the post-birth photo shoot, the sip-n-see.—
Shani Silver,
refinery29.com,
31 May 2024
Adjective
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Once the customers click on the ads, they are directed to a website that looks just like the legitimate Joann website.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Coffey is also a good midrange shooter (78th percentile efficiency in 2024-25), which gives him a legitimate counter to when teams try to deploy the fly-by closeout against him.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Her runway debut made a powerful case for natural beauty, nostalgic glamour, and Black women as the blueprint.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Atlantic Aviation in Aspen, Colorado, also carries an upscale lodge look, though its location and design lets private fliers to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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