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
Ayurveda posits that goat meat’s similar biological composition to human muscle tissue allows its protein molecules to easily absorb and provide nourishment.
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Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
Ann Arbor and the Chippewa Valley School District are also being investigated for allegedly allowing student-athletes use the opposite biological gender's locker room, the Department of Education said Thursday.
—Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Now, a new study suggests that by using sound waves, neuromorphic devices can better mimic biological neurons and operate faster and with greater energy efficiency than their electronic counterparts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
Father figures come in all shapes and sizes, and no, not all of them are handy with a hammer, and not all of them are biological relatives.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for biological
Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
Ann Arbor and the Chippewa Valley School District are also being investigated for allegedly allowing student-athletes use the opposite biological gender's locker room, the Department of Education said Thursday.
—Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Now, a new study suggests that by using sound waves, neuromorphic devices can better mimic biological neurons and operate faster and with greater energy efficiency than their electronic counterparts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
Father figures come in all shapes and sizes, and no, not all of them are handy with a hammer, and not all of them are biological relatives.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for biological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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Piedmont Augusta began a similar program in April, offering orange and red silicon post-birth alert bracelets for mothers immediately after delivery.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Newborn sperm whales are negatively buoyant, making this post-birth support crucial to the calf’s survival.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So there’s already a natural connection between Steinbach and Anderson.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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Under the current law, judges must presume mental illness was a factor if a defendant with a legitimate diagnosis seeks diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There was legitimate buzz — much of it centered on 22-year-old San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who appears destined to become the next face of the league when LeBron James and Stephen Curry retire.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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