as in physical
of or relating to the human body
the old man suffered from a number of bodily ailments
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Recent Examples of bodily
This was done through the observation of the breath, leading to a comprehensive awareness of bodily sensations in all postures and at all times when not sleeping.
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Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Solomon faces charges of forcibly assaulting a federal officer and inflicting bodily injury.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
Idress Vinay Solomon, 33, of Oakland, California, faces up to 20 years in prison after being accused of assaulting a federal officer and inflicting bodily injury.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Grievous bodily harm, nonconsensual drugging, murder, yes…still, thank god there’s nothing unwholesome here, like say a man in a dress.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Solomon faces charges of forcibly assaulting a federal officer and inflicting bodily injury.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
Idress Vinay Solomon, 33, of Oakland, California, faces up to 20 years in prison after being accused of assaulting a federal officer and inflicting bodily injury.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Grievous bodily harm, nonconsensual drugging, murder, yes…still, thank god there’s nothing unwholesome here, like say a man in a dress.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodily
physical
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Beyond the physical pain of a torn ligament or a broken bone, a sports injury often strips a young athlete of a big part of their identity.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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After walking a few blocks, the protest turned physical when a man in a brown jacket stormed into the crowd of teens.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Bodily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodily. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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