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
Many such studies ignore, rather than seriously examine, biological realities.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
The show explores both the accusations made against Natalia and her subsequent abandonment by adoptive parents Kristine and Michael Barnett, who, in 2013, left her in an apartment and moved to Canada with their biological children.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Current scientific research has not shown that trans women hold significant biological advantages over cis women in competitive sports.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
The term was coined by paleontologist Martin Brasier to describe what seemed like a geological and biological lull.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
The show explores both the accusations made against Natalia and her subsequent abandonment by adoptive parents Kristine and Michael Barnett, who, in 2013, left her in an apartment and moved to Canada with their biological children.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Current scientific research has not shown that trans women hold significant biological advantages over cis women in competitive sports.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
The term was coined by paleontologist Martin Brasier to describe what seemed like a geological and biological lull.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 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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There are no shortcuts—and certainly no legitimate services that require payment in exchange for early release.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Republicans have argued that the Biden CFPB targeted legitimate practices by banks.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her makeup accentuated her natural beauty: a dark pink lip and rosy cheeks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This created what's termed a natural experiment, in that the populations born a few weeks on either side of this data should be roughly equivalent in terms of health risks and cumulative exposure.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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