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.
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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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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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