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
The Oliver Lab at Feinberg studies the biological development of the lymphatic system.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The school will also adopt new biological definition for male and female in its sports programs, per the announcement.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Chloe, who is the biological daughter of Todd's son Kyle and his ex Angela Johnson, was legally adopted in 2016, making Todd and Julie her legal parents and the youngest Chrisley sibling.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 July 2025
And the researchers were able to clearly see that this molecular slowdown had clear biological pathways driving it.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for biological
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The school will also adopt new biological definition for male and female in its sports programs, per the announcement.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Chloe, who is the biological daughter of Todd's son Kyle and his ex Angela Johnson, was legally adopted in 2016, making Todd and Julie her legal parents and the youngest Chrisley sibling.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 July 2025
And the researchers were able to clearly see that this molecular slowdown had clear biological pathways driving it.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for biological
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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Generational wealth passes through legitimate streams here, too.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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These jurors believe insurance companies are happy to collect premiums but will fight aggressively to avoid paying legitimate claims when people actually get hurt.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Still, there is a natural adjustment period for anyone, even those as talented as Kudus.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Order that plus a Café con Leche or natural guava juice, and you’ll be set clear through noon.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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