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Recent Examples of psychological The chef recently came under fire when a New York Times journalist interviewed over 35 former employees who reportedly suffered psychological and physical trauma while working with Redzepi. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2026 True longevity is biological, psychological and social. Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026 In the psychological thriller series, which premiered on Apple TV Friday, June 5, the actor stars as prosecutor Tom Bowden opposite Amy Adams and Javier Bardem. Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Research shows there are many physical and psychological benefits to visiting waterside spaces. Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for psychological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psychological
Adjective
  • That atmosphere was felt by the crew throughout the 140-day shoot, which required intense physical and mental endurance from everyone.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
  • Mark Zuckerberg and Barack Obama, for example, both became known for paring down everyday decisions—famously, their wardrobes—to conserve mental energy for the calls that matter.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • Vallejo’s Broadway Project finished years late and massively over budget after contractor failures and internal disputes.
    Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
  • ActBlue’s lawyers, however, later warned in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that the CEO’s statements to Congress were inaccurate and could pose legal risks.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • His argument, published in Nature earlier this year, is that AI systems should not be designed to sound sentient, suffer, or appear to have inner lives, because people are highly likely to project consciousness onto them.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • While this can also be deeply romantic and poetic, themes surrounding your home, family, friendships and inner world take precedence.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 June 2026
  • But the design, which includes a shuttered interior window, kitchenettes and two laundry setups, effectively locks off into apartments, Terry Peterson said.
    Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026

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“Psychological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psychological. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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