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
Produced only during pregnancy by the fetal liver, E4 has a unique biological fingerprint that sets it apart from its hormonal cousins.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 July 2025
New research from the Jackson Lab, however, has found a unique biological fingerprint of the disease in the gut microbiome, which should not only give ME/CFS patients hope that their symptoms will be taken seriously, but also open the door to new treatment options.
—New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Our goal should be to accurately compare biological age versus chronological age.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Gee grieves the early loss of her biological mother tongue, Mandarin, which was supplanted by the Cantonese of her adoptive parents.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 25 July 2025
New research from the Jackson Lab, however, has found a unique biological fingerprint of the disease in the gut microbiome, which should not only give ME/CFS patients hope that their symptoms will be taken seriously, but also open the door to new treatment options.
—New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Our goal should be to accurately compare biological age versus chronological age.
—David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Gee grieves the early loss of her biological mother tongue, Mandarin, which was supplanted by the Cantonese of her adoptive parents.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 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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Even legitimate payment flows from emerging markets are frequently flagged for investigation under the guise of compliance, slowing their transfer.—
Wale Ayeni,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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That decision prompted a Title IX lawsuit filed by five volleyball players and the team’s head coach, alleging the school was disguising a club activity as a legitimate varsity sport to artificially inflate its female participation numbers.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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For Angelique Kane, the title of artist didn't always feel like a natural fit.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The real selling point, however, is the 1.02 carat natural diamond necklace set in 14k gold from GNAT Jewelry Atelier.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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