as in physical
of or relating to the human body
the old man suffered from a number of bodily ailments
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Recent Examples of bodily
The abduction must pose a credible threat of imminent danger, serious bodily injury or death to the child, according to DPS.
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Jury also found true allegations that Bazyan caused great bodily injury and used a knife in the attacks.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Pierre was charged with abuse of an elderly or disabled adult without great bodily harm.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit, filed by Morgan & Morgan, says the woman lost consciousness and suffered permanent bodily injury, mental anguish, and more in the incident on the Mako coaster on March 24.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Jury also found true allegations that Bazyan caused great bodily injury and used a knife in the attacks.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Pierre was charged with abuse of an elderly or disabled adult without great bodily harm.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit, filed by Morgan & Morgan, says the woman lost consciousness and suffered permanent bodily injury, mental anguish, and more in the incident on the Mako coaster on March 24.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodily
physical
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Bodily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodily. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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