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
According to the documentary, the couple moved Grace into an apartment in Lafayette, Indiana, and fled to Canada with their three biological sons.
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Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
While traditional humanoid robots typically use serial linkages to mimic human anatomy, this design combines the biological familiarity of serial linkages with the mechanical advantages of parallel linkages, such as higher speeds, lower inertia, and superior payload-to-weight ratios.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Del Col’s imagined protagonist is Pierre, a French bakery assistant who learns Hitler is his biological father.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
However, within resources available, countries can build disaster and health response capabilities to mitigate physical and biological catastrophes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
While traditional humanoid robots typically use serial linkages to mimic human anatomy, this design combines the biological familiarity of serial linkages with the mechanical advantages of parallel linkages, such as higher speeds, lower inertia, and superior payload-to-weight ratios.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Del Col’s imagined protagonist is Pierre, a French bakery assistant who learns Hitler is his biological father.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
However, within resources available, countries can build disaster and health response capabilities to mitigate physical and biological catastrophes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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The idea is that vaginal estrogen could help ease common post-birth concerns like swelling and soreness.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
15 Dec. 2025
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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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Robinhood, Coinbase, and Public have all rolled out major AI trading features in recent months, each racing to make natural language the new trading interface.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Newlyweds have flocked to the region for centuries due to its stunning natural beauty, and the mountains are packed with adults-only resorts.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Earle has swiftly created a legitimate business empire.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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Rather than experiencing a boundary as a legitimate expression of need, individuals experience it as a request that must be justified.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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