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Recent Examples of nonbiological
But on further inspection, abiotic (non-biological) processes or false detection became more likely explanations.
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Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Notably, the study is among the first using this dataset to consider both men and women, and desires for both biological and nonbiological children, moving beyond a traditional focus on women's fertility.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Thoughtful estate planning can rectify this oversight, ensuring that non-biological but emotionally significant heirs receive their fair share.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Although they could have been formed by either biological or non-biological activity, these compounds join a host of other tantalizing clues to the potential existence of ancient Martian life.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Notably, the study is among the first using this dataset to consider both men and women, and desires for both biological and nonbiological children, moving beyond a traditional focus on women's fertility.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Thoughtful estate planning can rectify this oversight, ensuring that non-biological but emotionally significant heirs receive their fair share.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Although they could have been formed by either biological or non-biological activity, these compounds join a host of other tantalizing clues to the potential existence of ancient Martian life.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonbiological
Adjective
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The company had trouble on day one launching a robotaxi service with a handful of cars in its adopted hometown of Austin.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The nullification of the three adopted RMPs follows a similar fate of the controversial Rock Springs RMP in southwest Wyoming.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers tracked 29 canines during their first days in a shelter, again after 12 days, and later in their adoptive homes, comparing them with pet dogs in stable households.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nicholas Alexander is cast as Moses’ adoptive brother Ramses.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Nonbiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonbiological. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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