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
This signal made the initial detection exciting: on a planet that may have a massive ocean, there is likely a gas that is, on Earth, emitted by biological organisms.
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Daniel Apai, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
His biological mother, Anne-Mari Eriksen, took him in March 2015 to Norway, in violation of the custody agreement with his father, per a probable cause affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Are complex biological or artificial systems developing similar internal modeling strategies when navigating complex informational and interactive environments?
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The fledgling company was Isomorphic Labs, the secretive artificial intelligence life sciences startup spun out of Google DeepMind after one of the biggest biological breakthroughs in the last 50 years.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Apai, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
His biological mother, Anne-Mari Eriksen, took him in March 2015 to Norway, in violation of the custody agreement with his father, per a probable cause affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Are complex biological or artificial systems developing similar internal modeling strategies when navigating complex informational and interactive environments?
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The fledgling company was Isomorphic Labs, the secretive artificial intelligence life sciences startup spun out of Google DeepMind after one of the biggest biological breakthroughs in the last 50 years.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 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 must also be a clear distinction between errors made in the course of legitimate military operations and intentionally directing attacks against civilians, which is Hamas' standard practice and a blatant war crime.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Regulators need to document legitimate harm that is caused by these products, and that process can take years.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While poaching and a loss of natural prey also contribute to the snow leopard’s decline, communities are working to foster peaceful coexistence between herders and wildlife.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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The tool's natural heft guides you toward the right amount of massaging pressure, making for more effective acupressure every time.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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