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
Different kinds of somatic exercises.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
As main clinical collaborator and Columbia assistant professor of neurological surgery Brett Youngerman explains, the BISC is a vast improvement for patients needing somatic relief that a BCI should be able to provide.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
The somatic strength trainer, Melinda Hughes Melinda Hughes would like to get to know your central nervous system — and you too.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Some might be inclined to label Lee as an early cult leader, with her extreme views on sexuality, somatic-style worshipping rituals rooted in dance and song as well as her desire to build a self-sufficient, utopian community outside of mainstream society.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
As main clinical collaborator and Columbia assistant professor of neurological surgery Brett Youngerman explains, the BISC is a vast improvement for patients needing somatic relief that a BCI should be able to provide.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
The somatic strength trainer, Melinda Hughes Melinda Hughes would like to get to know your central nervous system — and you too.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Some might be inclined to label Lee as an early cult leader, with her extreme views on sexuality, somatic-style worshipping rituals rooted in dance and song as well as her desire to build a self-sufficient, utopian community outside of mainstream society.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somatic
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LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the faces of early human ancestors is of interest to researchers because their features represent a connection between hominins and their physical and social surroundings, Beaudet said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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That means Waymo will be required to file reports to the PUC detailing any crashes involving bodily injury and more than $5,000 in property damage within 30 days, Castle said.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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What Magnesium Does in the Body Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in over 300 different bodily reactions.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somatic. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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