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 Authorities previously identified Snelling as the newborn’s biological mother. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 Several of Jurupa Valley’s opponents this season have forfeited games rather than play a game against a team that has a biological male on it. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025 This allows for young Future to share the same last name as his household while retaining a connection to his biological father. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025 No female athlete should be subjected to a biological male showering in her locker room. Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for biological
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Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The acquisition would provide Apple with an immediate AI search capability that could transform both Siri and Safari, giving the company a legitimate competitor to Google’s search dominance.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • After tragedies or natural disasters, fake nonprofits or misleading crowdfunding campaigns pop up online, siphoning donations away from legitimate causes.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Merino wool also has natural temperature-regulating and odor-controlling properties—both of which are ideal for hiking.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • How much of this summer’s leap is down to the rules and how much is just the natural order of football is open to interpretation.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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