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
Just one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning biological males from participating in women’s sports the NCAA followed suit, also barring transgender women from competing in women’s college athletics.
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Kayla Gaskins, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
Finding a job then becomes difficult, because many employers require an education certificate that would reveal the person’s biological gender, in effect outing them.
—The Dial, 6 Feb. 2025
Republicans have argued that transgender girls and women athletes have biological advantages that are unfair and unsafe for other girls and women.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2025
The United Nations released study findings saying that nearly 900 biological females have fallen short of the podium because they have been beaten out by transgender athletes.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Kayla Gaskins, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
Finding a job then becomes difficult, because many employers require an education certificate that would reveal the person’s biological gender, in effect outing them.
—The Dial, 6 Feb. 2025
Republicans have argued that transgender girls and women athletes have biological advantages that are unfair and unsafe for other girls and women.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2025
The United Nations released study findings saying that nearly 900 biological females have fallen short of the podium because they have been beaten out by transgender athletes.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for biological
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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During the briefings, the congressional aides acknowledged that there are legitimate things to criticize about USAID.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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The spaces his runs open up are those that allow Palmer to be his most dangerous and give Sancho and Neto — two wingers who carry minimal direct goal threat — a legitimate target to supply.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When applying a lightweight foundation, the natural warmth from your fingertips is an excellent tool for blending.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2025
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To bring the outdoors in, incorporate natural materials, earthy colors, and plenty of plants for a warm, inviting space that feels connected to nature.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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