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
The clock uses the imagery of a countdown to midnight to convey the urgency of threats such as nuclear war, climate change, biological risks, and disruptive technologies.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
On the Quest for Knowledge Dr. Hartford began his pursuit of this ideal with his education, first earning a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with distinction from Stanford University in 1983, as well as a Master of Arts in philosophy in the same year.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
If, instead, the pandemic was the result of what went on in a laboratory, then China, the U.S., and any other country that performs such biological tinkering are gravely in need of more oversight to make these labs safer.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
This approach mirrors biological systems, where adaptability emerges from the interplay of stable structures and dynamic processes.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
On the Quest for Knowledge Dr. Hartford began his pursuit of this ideal with his education, first earning a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with distinction from Stanford University in 1983, as well as a Master of Arts in philosophy in the same year.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
If, instead, the pandemic was the result of what went on in a laboratory, then China, the U.S., and any other country that performs such biological tinkering are gravely in need of more oversight to make these labs safer.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
This approach mirrors biological systems, where adaptability emerges from the interplay of stable structures and dynamic processes.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biological
Adjective
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If self-paid, a birth doula can cost $1,200 to $4,000, depending on whether pre- and post-birth visits are included.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2024
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The pregnancy announcement, the gender reveal, the baby shower, the pregnancy photo shoot, the birth photo shoot, the post-birth photo shoot, the sip-n-see.—
Shani Silver,
refinery29.com,
31 May 2024
Adjective
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that the texts appear authentic, sometimes linking to legitimate websites to deceive consumers.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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There were legitimate criticisms of the government response, but government data on air and water quality had little bearing on whether residents, the majority of whom voted for Trump in 2020 and 2024, felt safe.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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Both have been long-standing states on these lists that have some of the world's most desirable properties for the proximity to beaches and other natural and man-made attractions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, PBMs are a natural counterweight to big drug companies that typically charge whatever the market can bear for their products.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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