variants
also biologic
as in birth
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage
the rights of the biological father in this case
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Recent Examples of biological
Perry said Defending Education has not determined how many biological male students have been admitted under the policy.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
That requires replication, statistical association, dose-response evidence, biological plausibility, and efforts to rule out confounding.
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Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
The markings can also result from biological activity, making the sample a compelling target for further study.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Inflammation can be a normal biological response, but excessive, persistent inflammation may contribute to the development of chronic conditions over time.
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Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for biological
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
That requires replication, statistical association, dose-response evidence, biological plausibility, and efforts to rule out confounding.
—
Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
The markings can also result from biological activity, making the sample a compelling target for further study.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Inflammation can be a normal biological response, but excessive, persistent inflammation may contribute to the development of chronic conditions over time.
—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for biological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
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The infant and his mother were then transported to a hospital for post-birth medical care, with both expected to make a full recovery.
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Piedmont Augusta began a similar program in April, offering orange and red silicon post-birth alert bracelets for mothers immediately after delivery.
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By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
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This multitasking hair care product is known for reducing frizz, boosting shine, and hydrating split ends, and some natural oils even help with hair growth.
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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Schlittler, meanwhile, has a legitimate case to start for the American League, which will be managed by rival Blue Jays skipper John Schneider.
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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