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
Protein is important for many essential biological activities, including immune system and hormone function, bone density health, and blood sugar regulation.
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Currie Engel, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
Understanding whether these microbes can bypass existing safeguards is vital for planetary protection, as any organism that survives NASA’s cleanrooms could potentially compromise the biological integrity of alien worlds.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
If biological ingredients like water or methane or carbon dioxide are present, the spectrum will change in ways particular to each compound.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
For the study, researchers examined data from more than 1,600 people and used two tests to determine the participants’ biological age.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for biological
Currie Engel, Health, 4 Jan. 2026
Understanding whether these microbes can bypass existing safeguards is vital for planetary protection, as any organism that survives NASA’s cleanrooms could potentially compromise the biological integrity of alien worlds.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
If biological ingredients like water or methane or carbon dioxide are present, the spectrum will change in ways particular to each compound.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
For the study, researchers examined data from more than 1,600 people and used two tests to determine the participants’ biological age.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for biological
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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Hardwood cuttings are best propagated during mid-fall to late winter when rose plants are in a natural state of dormancy and not experiencing active growth.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona One of the country's most iconic natural landmarks, Grand Canyon National Park is already a must-visit for its scenic trails and incredible vistas.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Throughout pretrial proceedings, attorneys repeatedly clashed over whether political expression related to Gaza could be considered a legitimate defense.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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These programs were designed to provide tax credits to legitimate businesses for employment taxes and wages.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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