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
Magnesium is essential for various bodily functions and helps maintain a balanced inflammatory response.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
The number of bodily-injury claims stemming from auto accidents in Louisiana is twice the national average.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Sebastian was ultimately charged with armed assault with intent to murder, mayhem, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and assault and battery, according to court records.
—Aaron Curtis, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
In response to one question, Duross noted that the UV light used doesn’t show the specific type of bodily fluids that are present, and that is determined when the evidence swabs are tested at the lab.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
The number of bodily-injury claims stemming from auto accidents in Louisiana is twice the national average.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Sebastian was ultimately charged with armed assault with intent to murder, mayhem, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and assault and battery, according to court records.
—Aaron Curtis, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
In response to one question, Duross noted that the UV light used doesn’t show the specific type of bodily fluids that are present, and that is determined when the evidence swabs are tested at the lab.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodily
physical
Adjective
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Everything down to gear strategy had to account for the physical toll that seven marathons would inevitably have on her body.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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This was the old Magic — the nasty, physical, suffocating defensive team that made every possession feel like work.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Bodily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodily. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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