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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Seeking answers, Murray purchased an at-home DNA test—which, in January 2024, confirmed the baby was not biologically hers.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Months later, DNA test results came back with an unknown male DNA profile.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
Although a DNA test conducted by Gordon proved his paternity, Thornton and Incognito questioned the validity of the exam.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
And the new boo even wanted a DNA test for their oldest son.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Months later, DNA test results came back with an unknown male DNA profile.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
Although a DNA test conducted by Gordon proved his paternity, Thornton and Incognito questioned the validity of the exam.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
And the new boo even wanted a DNA test for their oldest son.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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“DNA test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DNA%20test. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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