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
This is a time when TCM has never been more popular, with practices including acupuncture, as well as cupping, herbal medicine, and other somatic therapies (or something as simple as drinking warm water) going mainstream in the Western world.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Additional offerings include acupuncture, cupping, energy healing, somatic energy release therapy and Reiki, according to The Ranch.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The idea behind somatic work is that stress and trauma don’t just live in your mind.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Experts recommend getting proper assessment by a healthcare provider, physical therapist, or somatic therapist to find the most effective treatment.
—Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Additional offerings include acupuncture, cupping, energy healing, somatic energy release therapy and Reiki, according to The Ranch.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The idea behind somatic work is that stress and trauma don’t just live in your mind.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Experts recommend getting proper assessment by a healthcare provider, physical therapist, or somatic therapist to find the most effective treatment.
—Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somatic
Adjective
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Team Australia players Jacob Italiano and Harry Souttar just received two yellow cards after the referee determined that the match is becoming too physical.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Professor Igor Aharonovich said twisting layered materials can produce entirely new physical behaviors.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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While everybody constantly loses fluids through breathing, sweating and other normal bodily processes, someone who is very active – such as a construction worker, landscaper or endurance athlete – can experience significantly more fluid loss than the average person.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somatic. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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