as in physical
of or relating to the human body
a somatic disorder that was once thought to be "all in the patient's head"
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Recent Examples of somatic
That might mean animation, video, experimental cinema, projection, sound or even somatic practices.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2025
Experiment with one small goal for this time to bolster mental and somatic wellbeing.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
Feedback And Practice Improving somatic presence doesn’t require a personality overhaul.
—Sue Reynolds-Frost, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Inflammation seemed to be more connected to physical/somatic symptoms in T1D patients.
—Paul McClure 09, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2025
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2025
Experiment with one small goal for this time to bolster mental and somatic wellbeing.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
Feedback And Practice Improving somatic presence doesn’t require a personality overhaul.
—Sue Reynolds-Frost, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Inflammation seemed to be more connected to physical/somatic symptoms in T1D patients.
—Paul McClure 09, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somatic
Adjective
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sanchez is facing a level 5 felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury charge.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somatic. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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