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
In April 2007, DNA testing confirmed Larry Birkhead as the biological father.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Wilson's biological father eventually came across Matthews' posts and reached out to her directly.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The paper offers a good insight into what’s happening in Antarctica, said Oscar Schofield, a biological oceanographer at Rutgers University, who was not involved in the study.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The venture has grown to include striking villas inspired by the landscape, suites with biological pools (sans chemicals), and restaurants galore—and even a sister property in Lisbon.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for biological
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Wilson's biological father eventually came across Matthews' posts and reached out to her directly.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The paper offers a good insight into what’s happening in Antarctica, said Oscar Schofield, a biological oceanographer at Rutgers University, who was not involved in the study.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The venture has grown to include striking villas inspired by the landscape, suites with biological pools (sans chemicals), and restaurants galore—and even a sister property in Lisbon.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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Newborn sperm whales are negatively buoyant, making this post-birth support crucial to the calf’s survival.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Klobuchar successfully lobbied for Minnesota to expand the minimum post-birth hospital stay to 48 hours, and it has since been relayed into a federal law.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Many birds migrate at night using dark-sky cues, and nocturnal mammals rely on natural moonlight and starlight to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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People default to what feels natural to them.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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At the macro scale of society, loss of control seems like a legitimate reason for worry.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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That said, debt settlement can be a legitimate option, particularly for those who are already in severe financial distress, have accounts that have already gone to collections or are weighing bankruptcy as the alternative.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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