SOMATIC Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

somatic

adjective

sō-ˈma-tik

Definition of somatic

as in physical

of or relating to the human body a somatic disorder that was once thought to be "all in the patient's head"

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Recent Examples of somatic That combined with somatic therapy could be a winning combination. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 In addition to her work in the modeling world, Rubinetti is a wellness coach and somatic/sound practitioner. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 This is a time when TCM has never been more popular, with practices including acupuncture, as well as cupping, herbal medicine, and other somatic therapies (or something as simple as drinking warm water) going mainstream in the Western world. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026 Additional offerings include acupuncture, cupping, energy healing, somatic energy release therapy and Reiki, according to The Ranch. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for somatic

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If physical gestures serve our relatives just fine, why did our own branch of the family tree gradually favor biological changes in our brains and anatomy that permitted our characteristic complexities in language and precision in speech?

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
His best explanations for this are pressure from shareholders to prioritize immediate returns over long-term investments, and years of obsession with digital that came at the expense of physical retail.

— Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

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Defense attorneys in both cases argued that the defendants’ intent was in question, raising in argument the possibility that their clients were not trying to cause serious bodily injury or death.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Both Walter and Lefever have pleaded not guilty to three counts of chronic neglect of a child causing great bodily harm and two counts of chronic neglect of a child causing emotional damage, his online records show.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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