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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
But there should really be no element of psychological thriller to a drinking game.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
The first two episodes of the eight-episode psychological thriller will premiere globally on the platform on March 18, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Every interaction simmers with tension, but that deafening silence and psychological intensity is the heart of the series.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Research seeking to pinpoint their medical and psychological benefits is in progress and incomplete, but growing.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
The first two episodes of the eight-episode psychological thriller will premiere globally on the platform on March 18, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Every interaction simmers with tension, but that deafening silence and psychological intensity is the heart of the series.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Research seeking to pinpoint their medical and psychological benefits is in progress and incomplete, but growing.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for psychological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psychological
Adjective
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Does the client have a specific mental disorder?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The feeling was unfamiliar, since my usual mental coordinates place me somewhere in the proximate future, a locus of anticipation and, all too often, unfocused worry.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The party is attempting to establish itself as the responsible anchor of a fragile coalition — a role that demands ethical clarity, internal coherence, and strategic restraint.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fidelity analyzed internal retirement account data, including that of borrowers enrolled in its student debt benefits programs.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This can be an invitation to take responsibility for your inner fire.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cut in the style’s signature half d’Orsay shape, the shoes left the inner side of the foot open while the outer side stayed fully covered.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The findings also support earlier work linking Jupiter’s atmospheric behavior to its deep interior structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The angular cut of the frame, the gliding wooden shelves that can be arranged and rearranged to show off bottles, the interior lighting that puts a literal spotlight on the wine—it’s made to draw attention.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Psychological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psychological. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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