as in physical
of or relating to the human body
a somatic disorder that was once thought to be "all in the patient's head"
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Recent Examples of somatic
The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
The System is inspired by randomness within nature and the somatic elements of breakdancing, which Jonas grew up doing in Venice Beach.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Things like focused breathing, mental offloading, light and temperature, somatic focused grounding, and limited screen time are hot topics.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s because somatic shaking could in some instances trigger flashbacks, intensify panic, or overwhelm someone’s capacity to self-regulate, Erez says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
The System is inspired by randomness within nature and the somatic elements of breakdancing, which Jonas grew up doing in Venice Beach.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Things like focused breathing, mental offloading, light and temperature, somatic focused grounding, and limited screen time are hot topics.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s because somatic shaking could in some instances trigger flashbacks, intensify panic, or overwhelm someone’s capacity to self-regulate, Erez says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for somatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somatic
Adjective
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Those consumers have been increasingly seeking out solutions to ease the physical process, according to Circana.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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In these kinds of experiments, participants are told to practice physical activities—finger tapping, coin tossing, dart throwing with a nondominant hand—within their dreams.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Given who holds power in Washington, the key is to focus rhetoric less on the big vision of global sustainability than on the simple defense of personal bodily health, including especially the health of kids.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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The prions are spread between animals through bodily fluids, including saliva, blood, urine and feces, and can occur through direct contact or indirectly through contamination of soil, food or water.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somatic. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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