as in physical
of or relating to the human body
the old man suffered from a number of bodily ailments
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Recent Examples of bodily
There are heavy emotions in every song, which she’s said stem in part from a breakup, an eating disorder and general anxiety and self-loathing; there are references to punching mirrors, stage fright, ego death, obsessing over body weight, even bodily functions.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 June 2025
However, none of these bodily functions are as effective in cooling dogs down as sweating is for humans.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
On Wednesday, June 18, after four days of deliberation, the jury acquitted her of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of bodily injury in the death of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in Canton, Mass., in Jan. 2022.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 20 June 2025
The charges include a Level 4 felony of operating while intoxicated causing death; Level 5 felonies of reckless homicide, criminal recklessness, driving while suspended causing death and Level 6 felonies of driving while suspended causing bodily injury and reckless driving.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 June 2025
However, none of these bodily functions are as effective in cooling dogs down as sweating is for humans.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
On Wednesday, June 18, after four days of deliberation, the jury acquitted her of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of bodily injury in the death of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in Canton, Mass., in Jan. 2022.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 20 June 2025
The charges include a Level 4 felony of operating while intoxicated causing death; Level 5 felonies of reckless homicide, criminal recklessness, driving while suspended causing death and Level 6 felonies of driving while suspended causing bodily injury and reckless driving.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodily
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This year, Boissy was visibly in the best physical condition of his career, armed with a different mental approach to the game that fuelled his MVP run.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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When opposition attackers launch the ball in his penalty area, John makes full use of his physical presence and 6ft 5in (196cm) frame.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Bodily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodily. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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