as in physical
of or relating to the human body
the old man suffered from a number of bodily ailments
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Recent Examples of bodily
Rice last year pleaded guilty to a charge of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury – both third-degree felonies.
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Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
When such rodent bodily fluids enter the noses, eyes, mouth or open skin wounds of humans, humans can catch the virus.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Ebola virus is spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person and does not spread through casual contact or air.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Greater signs of physiological stress These signs of bodily stress increased with rising temperature, suggesting that cooler nighttime temperatures may be better for the heart.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
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Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
When such rodent bodily fluids enter the noses, eyes, mouth or open skin wounds of humans, humans can catch the virus.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Ebola virus is spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person and does not spread through casual contact or air.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Greater signs of physiological stress These signs of bodily stress increased with rising temperature, suggesting that cooler nighttime temperatures may be better for the heart.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodily
physical
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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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And with more than 20 miles of trails on the property to explore, the natural surroundings here cannot help but enhance members’ mental and physical well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Bodily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodily. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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