physically
adverb
phys·i·cal·ly
ˈfi-zi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: in a physical manner : in accord with physical laws
It seemed that such long distance flights would be physically impossible without a highly energy-efficient form of soaring.—
Henri Weimerskirch
Henri Weimerskirch2
: in respect to the body
a physically demanding job
Just two weeks before his death, Belushi was physically ejected from an L.A. convenience store at 2 a.m. when he insisted on buying liquor after hours.—Peter Carlson
Peter CarlsonI loved it; but I was physically exhausted when I walked out of that studio on Sunday nights …—Brent Musberger
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—J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Based on a true story, A Bridge Between centers around Anthony Hodges, a young basketball player recovering from a devastating car accident that leaves him physically injured and mentally shaken.
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
As the boys got bigger and taller, the girls had gotten to be less physically girlish and began to look like young women.
—J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Based on a true story, A Bridge Between centers around Anthony Hodges, a young basketball player recovering from a devastating car accident that leaves him physically injured and mentally shaken.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Athletes and other people who are very physically active may also benefit from taking amino acid supplements to promote muscle maintenance and recovery after exercise.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 27 May 2025
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“Physically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physically. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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