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
Priya Saxena, who’s from India, received a doctorate in chemical and biological engineering and a master’s in chemical engineering from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology this past weekend.
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Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 15 May 2025
But Greenland sharks seem to defy this biological rule.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But one of the competitors looking to take the tiara from Hudson will not even be a biological female.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
This has been welcomed by those who think biological males in sport risk the safety of women and girls and place them at a competitive disadvantage.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for biological
Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 15 May 2025
But Greenland sharks seem to defy this biological rule.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But one of the competitors looking to take the tiara from Hudson will not even be a biological female.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
This has been welcomed by those who think biological males in sport risk the safety of women and girls and place them at a competitive disadvantage.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for biological
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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Fraudsters will seek to distribute duty evaded goods as well as counterfeit alcoholic products into legitimate retail supply chains.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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All that said, there were legitimate moments of glory — like when Tai turned on Scot and Jason — that elevated the proceedings and turned this season into a solid, if unspectacular, entry. 36.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Thus, the founder set about building a line of functional, luxurious yet functional, holistic, and natural pet lifestyle products.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The rugged limestone walls reached to a ceiling with natural skylights, from which aerial roots of ficus trees hung like decorative drapery.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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