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also psychologic
as in mental
of or relating to the mind
suffered from psychological disorders all of his life
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Recent Examples of psychological
To identify workaholics, the researchers used established psychological surveys that measure both excessive and compulsive working tendencies.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
When consumed, the body breaks down the compound into psilocin, an alkaloid that can cause startling visual hallucinations and psychological effects, often including intense introspection.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
Organizational cultures built around control mechanisms—KPIs, evaluations, endless reporting cycles—fuel anxiety and erode psychological safety.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Eventually, other risk factors were added, including obesity, lack of exercise, diabetes, and psychological stress.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
When consumed, the body breaks down the compound into psilocin, an alkaloid that can cause startling visual hallucinations and psychological effects, often including intense introspection.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
Organizational cultures built around control mechanisms—KPIs, evaluations, endless reporting cycles—fuel anxiety and erode psychological safety.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Eventually, other risk factors were added, including obesity, lack of exercise, diabetes, and psychological stress.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psychological
mental
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High health care costs and medical debt also can take a toll on patients’ overall wellness, affecting their emotional and mental state.—
Megan Garnai,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both Jill and Kendra say they were concerned about the contents of the messages, but also that the harassment and constant pressure would hurt Owen and Lauryn’s mental and emotional health.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Psychological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psychological. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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