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Recent Examples of psychological The project is rooted in themes of loneliness, psychological control and the seductive pull of structure in an isolated life. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 The trio are seeking compensatory, statutory and punitive damages against Linton for egregious misconduct and causing physical and psychological pain, lawyers representing the men said at a news conference. City News Service, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 Others reported additional instances of physical and psychological abuse. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026 The psychological benefits of forest bathing are well documented, said New Scientist. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for psychological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psychological
Adjective
  • This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports.
    Mike Conley, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • For generations, 911 operators have been the backbone of the American emergency response network, answering calls for help, and then dispatching and coordinating police and firefighters, SWAT teams, mental-health counselors and animal-control officers.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But what started as a $256 million price tag to purchase and renovate a Flagler Street building that was built for Florida Power and Light in the 1970s has ballooned into a nearly $438 million undertaking, according to internal documents.
    Douglas Hanks April 8, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
  • When hot, add chicken to tray and air fry until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, 14-15 minutes.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Inside are seven en suite bedrooms and a total of eight and a half bathrooms, along with a home theater, gym, and even a meditation room—though inner peace hasn’t exactly been the vibe here.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
  • There are hints tossed out to suggest his characters’ inner recesses.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The interior renovation includes converting the office cubicles into approximately 399 apartments and 200 hotel rooms.
    Desiree Mathurin April 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Psychological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psychological. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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