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
The key biological mechanism behind this effect appears to be a drop in serotonin levels.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Dionne is a woman who reached out to Hornigold in 2020, claiming to be his biological mother.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The legislation also comes less than a week after reports of a biological boy dominating high school girls in a recent track meet in Oregon.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2025
As a result, girls athletes in the state like Chavez and Lewis have had to play against biological males in the time since then.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Dionne is a woman who reached out to Hornigold in 2020, claiming to be his biological mother.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The legislation also comes less than a week after reports of a biological boy dominating high school girls in a recent track meet in Oregon.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2025
As a result, girls athletes in the state like Chavez and Lewis have had to play against biological males in the time since then.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 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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The senior Ukrainian official verified to The Washington Post that the 55-page document published by the newspaper is legitimate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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While these will work in a pinch, the best way to stay safe is to come prepared with a legitimate safety device.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ancient springhead, natural waterpark, and retro roadside attraction has more than a few secrets hidden in its eelgrass.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Scientists have accumulated evidence for this approach by studying natural events that have flung small particles into the atmosphere.—
Ramin Skibba,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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