variants
also genetical
as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders
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Recent Examples of genetic
SecureBio can sequence a genome in five days, but the genetic analysis can reveal much more information, such as a virus’s variant or lineage.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
However, thousands of years of genetic isolation have made the island pine a distinct subspecies, according to the National Park Service.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
New genetic data indicates that cats feeding off the abundant rodents plundering human food stores domesticated themselves for similar reasons around 10,000 years ago.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
How to spot brewing diseases People with certain viral or bacterial infections shed genetic material that sophisticated testing of wastewater can spot, an early warning system.
—Lauren Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
However, thousands of years of genetic isolation have made the island pine a distinct subspecies, according to the National Park Service.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
New genetic data indicates that cats feeding off the abundant rodents plundering human food stores domesticated themselves for similar reasons around 10,000 years ago.
—Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
How to spot brewing diseases People with certain viral or bacterial infections shed genetic material that sophisticated testing of wastewater can spot, an early warning system.
—Lauren Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genetic
Adjective
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For that matter, the same is true in societies with hereditary class systems.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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In March, the White House anti-immigration czar, Stephen Miller, posted in disgust after Britain removed the remaining 92 hereditary peers from the House of Lords.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Picture people celebrating the freedom inherent in Pochettino’s system?—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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With inconsistent means of determining whether something is credible or not, combined with an inherent lack of trust in others, maybe communicators need a more measured approach that goes beyond checking for facts.—
Jennifer Best,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The White Sox kept tacking on against right-hander Blake Treinen, as all three inherited runners scored, plus one more.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Women who receive inherited assets may benefit from developing a comprehensive strategy that includes investing, tax planning and business ownership opportunities.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Dias, on behalf of Owens’ estate, is seeking compensation for the past and future mental pain and suffering of Owens’ minor children, expenses of medical care and funeral arrangements arising from Owens’ death, loss of Owens’ prospective earnings and loss of inheritable estate.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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