DNA test
noun
: a test that examines DNA and that is used to identify someone or to show that people are relatives
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Additionally, a rapid DNA test of the remains of Neves Valente shows a preliminary match to DNA recovered from the Brown crime scene, according to the FBI.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
Against an undefeated Bears team, Behrendsen was more accurate than a DNA test.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Murphy later confirmed his paternity with a DNA test.
—Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Katie shared several images of Faris on Reddit (posting as user u/Cinestheric) alongside his DNA test results.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
Against an undefeated Bears team, Behrendsen was more accurate than a DNA test.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Murphy later confirmed his paternity with a DNA test.
—Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
Katie shared several images of Faris on Reddit (posting as user u/Cinestheric) alongside his DNA test results.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“DNA test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DNA%20test. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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