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
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Notably absent: Rudy Pankow, who played JJ for the show’s first four seasons but whose character died at the hands of his criminal biological father in the Season 4 finale.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 June 2025
Now, in 2025, the breach at UNFI raises a chilling question: what a biological virus could not shut down, could a cyberattack succeed in crippling?
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The order prompted the NCAA to change its gender eligibility policy to only permit biological females to compete in the women's category.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Without getting too deep in the science, rapamycin (also known as sirolimus) is an mTOR (mechanistic Target Of Rapamycin) inhibitor, which regulates crucial biological functions like cell growth and repair.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 June 2025
Now, in 2025, the breach at UNFI raises a chilling question: what a biological virus could not shut down, could a cyberattack succeed in crippling?
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The order prompted the NCAA to change its gender eligibility policy to only permit biological females to compete in the women's category.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Without getting too deep in the science, rapamycin (also known as sirolimus) is an mTOR (mechanistic Target Of Rapamycin) inhibitor, which regulates crucial biological functions like cell growth and repair.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
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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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The Orlando Magic made a huge splash with the trade of Desmond Bane, finally acquiring a guard with legitimate outside shooting capabilities, who can also initiate offensive actions.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Eventually, the target system buckles under the strain, resulting in legitimate traffic being denied.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Plums make their presence known along roadsides and in natural areas in spring when fragrant white blooms cover their bare branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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But their back-and-forth reveals a natural chemistry between the two writers.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 June 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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