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
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kroner is a clinician at The Reconnect Trauma Center, providing services in somatic acupuncture, mindfulness training, and metabolic health.
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Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Emotional Access: Use somatic and visualization tools to access the emotional root.
—Patricia Arboleda, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
However, the line between somatic and germline interventions may blur as technology evolves, raising complex ethical considerations.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The empty shell of the utilitarian object, the device of preservation, becomes the object of presentation, allegorically denying grand sculptural promises and literally returning the sculptural object to the actual basis of corporeal and somatic experience of the body’s movement in time and space.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for somatic
Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Emotional Access: Use somatic and visualization tools to access the emotional root.
—Patricia Arboleda, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
However, the line between somatic and germline interventions may blur as technology evolves, raising complex ethical considerations.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The empty shell of the utilitarian object, the device of preservation, becomes the object of presentation, allegorically denying grand sculptural promises and literally returning the sculptural object to the actual basis of corporeal and somatic experience of the body’s movement in time and space.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somatic
Adjective
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Regular physical activity can decrease LDL cholesterol levels.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Significant resources were invested in the ball players’ physical and mental development, but credit must also be given to natural abilities and genetics.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Brennecke is facing a felony charge, filed July 16 in Waukesha County Circuit Court before his arrest, of one count of hit-and-run causing great bodily harm.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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Brown had been facing two other charges — intentionally causing great bodily harm and mayhem, and physically abusing an elderly person — but those charges were dismissed as a part of the no contest plea, the outlet reported.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somatic. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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