1
as in bodily
of or relating to the human body
physical sensations such as heat and pain
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2
as in concrete
relating to or composed of matter
couldn't tell the difference between a physical object and a shadow in the dim light
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Recent Examples of physical
Alec then shared that the events of the past year took a significant toll on his mental and physical health, referring to him being charged in the October 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The perception of workplace safety, both physical and psychological, is evolving.
—Elissa Rossi, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Then Trump proposed sending U.S. citizens convicted of crimes to El Salvador, where prisoners are allegedly held incommunicado and face physical and mental abuse.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
During his first term, Trump took a number of physical exam and released his medical data.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The perception of workplace safety, both physical and psychological, is evolving.
—Elissa Rossi, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Then Trump proposed sending U.S. citizens convicted of crimes to El Salvador, where prisoners are allegedly held incommunicado and face physical and mental abuse.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
During his first term, Trump took a number of physical exam and released his medical data.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical
Adjective
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Mosser’s office determined that none of the officers should be charged with using deadly force given the reasonable belief that the force was necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm to themselves or others.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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They were then smuggled across the border and transported to Hartford area residences, including Sanchez’s residence on Madison Street in Hartford, often at a substantial risk of bodily injury or death.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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These experiences provide concrete examples of leadership rather than vague claims for college applications.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Video and images of the scene posted Sunday showed a silver minivan on the sidewalk that appeared to have rammed into several concrete barriers.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Researchers have identified the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a critical regulator of physiological processes, opening doors to novel therapies.—
Calvin Rasode,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some of it is psychological, and some is physiological.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It was allegedly discovered that all eight clients had substantial differences between the amount of money invested and what was in their accounts, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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Of finished medications ready for use, a substantial percentage are also manufactured overseas: India accounts for 48%, China 13%, and Europe another 7%.—
Robert Glatter and Peter Papadakos,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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There needs to be more open dialogue fostered within companies for these very real aspects of life and tangible support from employers during these periods.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
28 Mar. 2025
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When the focus turns to practical options, the conversations become energizing, opening the door to tangible steps that drive impact.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Non-fatiguing and transparent, the sound can be compared to Quad 57 electrostatics, but with deep base, corporeal weight, and presence.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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The varying coarseness creates another layer of texture within the paintings, where corporeal forms have been stacked and obscured by energetic markings.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One study of about 200 Korean scientists found that animal researchers had significantly higher anxiety scores than non-animal researchers.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ramping up surveillance Experts say the U.S. needs to boost its surveillance and detection systems now that there are more animal and human cases of D1.1.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Participants in the placebo plus explanation group also had the greatest mean decrease in specific somatic symptom intensity (82.5%), followed by placebo without explanation (50.3%) and treatment as usual (45.7%).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
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In fact, research shows that women are more likely to report somatic mental health symptoms, such as stress, than their male counterparts, Mijalski said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Physical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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