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 Brett Kagan, Cortical Labs’ CEO and one of the key developers of CL1, the system is the first biological computer enabling medical and research labs to test how real neurons process information.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The concept of a cyborg, with a mixed biological and mechanical structure, will extend into the internal operations of our brains.
—Rick Tumlinson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There are biological age clocks that anyone can order online and try for themselves at home.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Forty-five years later, Cottrell's story was told on Long Lost Family, with the team discovering that her biological son, Paul Clarke, a university lecturer, was still living in Liverpool and had been married to his partner, Owen, for 20 years.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The concept of a cyborg, with a mixed biological and mechanical structure, will extend into the internal operations of our brains.
—Rick Tumlinson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There are biological age clocks that anyone can order online and try for themselves at home.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Forty-five years later, Cottrell's story was told on Long Lost Family, with the team discovering that her biological son, Paul Clarke, a university lecturer, was still living in Liverpool and had been married to his partner, Owen, for 20 years.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Sometimes what looks like a surcharge may actually be a legitimate processing fee or a convenience fee tied to an online system.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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The optical sensor can record tens of thousands of frames per second at megapixel resolution, enabling faster identification of legitimate nuclear signatures and reducing false positives.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The edgy vibe of side braids is a natural departure from the more flowy, feminine styles that usually dominate in the summer (like boho braids).—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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