1
as in bodily
of or relating to the human body
physical sensations such as heat and pain
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2
as in concrete
relating to or composed of matter
couldn't tell the difference between a physical object and a shadow in the dim light
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Recent Examples of physical
That’s fine, but the physical practice of putting pen to paper is part of the meditative experience of journaling.
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Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The film depicts a man whose ego isolates him and prevents him from forging genuine bonds—who pushes people away with his obfuscation, lies, and single-minded pursuit of fame through physical strength.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
John Rogers, senior author of the study and a physical chemist at Northwestern University, suggests that human trials could take place in two or three years, according to the Agence France-Presse.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Along with the physical camouflage and protection, it is thought to be effective in startling predators such as the wasp caught on film, giving both caterpillars and hummingbird hatchlings a greater chance of survival.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The film depicts a man whose ego isolates him and prevents him from forging genuine bonds—who pushes people away with his obfuscation, lies, and single-minded pursuit of fame through physical strength.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
John Rogers, senior author of the study and a physical chemist at Northwestern University, suggests that human trials could take place in two or three years, according to the Agence France-Presse.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Along with the physical camouflage and protection, it is thought to be effective in startling predators such as the wasp caught on film, giving both caterpillars and hummingbird hatchlings a greater chance of survival.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical
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Delaney was booked into the Marina del Rey Sheriff's Station at 10:15 a.m. and charged with assault, likely to produce gross bodily injury.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Burnett, then 21, of Hammond got ten years in prison in October after pleading guilty to neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a Level 3 felony.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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These experiences provide concrete examples of leadership rather than vague claims for college applications.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs would mark the E.U.’s first concrete reaction to Mr. Trump’s volley of recent trade measures.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Researchers have identified the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a critical regulator of physiological processes, opening doors to novel therapies.—
Calvin Rasode,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some of it is psychological, and some is physiological.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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So what makes some doctors back a do-it-yourself sleep hack without substantial evidence?—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Of finished medications ready for use, a substantial percentage are also manufactured overseas: India accounts for 48%, China 13%, and Europe another 7%.—
Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the benefit, if the strikes are successful, will be tangible to America.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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When the focus turns to practical options, the conversations become energizing, opening the door to tangible steps that drive impact.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Non-fatiguing and transparent, the sound can be compared to Quad 57 electrostatics, but with deep base, corporeal weight, and presence.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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The varying coarseness creates another layer of texture within the paintings, where corporeal forms have been stacked and obscured by energetic markings.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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One study of about 200 Korean scientists found that animal researchers had significantly higher anxiety scores than non-animal researchers.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ramping up surveillance Experts say the U.S. needs to boost its surveillance and detection systems now that there are more animal and human cases of D1.1.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Participants in the placebo plus explanation group also had the greatest mean decrease in specific somatic symptom intensity (82.5%), followed by placebo without explanation (50.3%) and treatment as usual (45.7%).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
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In fact, research shows that women are more likely to report somatic mental health symptoms, such as stress, than their male counterparts, Mijalski said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Physical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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