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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When the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, Lerman spoke to the difficulties of such a physically restricting role.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 26 July 2025
Deep cleaning would involve physically wiping the blades with a cleaning solution (maybe a bleach solution for whitening) and a microfiber cloth, according to San Angelo.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
During that time, and as a teacher at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, the physically towering Spelman garnered a reputation as humble, courteous and a thorough public servant — one eager to dig into details and help cities function more effectively.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
The Raiders placed Wilkins on the physically unable to perform list last week at the start of training camp, before waiving him Thursday.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 26 July 2025
Deep cleaning would involve physically wiping the blades with a cleaning solution (maybe a bleach solution for whitening) and a microfiber cloth, according to San Angelo.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
During that time, and as a teacher at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, the physically towering Spelman garnered a reputation as humble, courteous and a thorough public servant — one eager to dig into details and help cities function more effectively.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
The Raiders placed Wilkins on the physically unable to perform list last week at the start of training camp, before waiving him Thursday.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
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“Physically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physically. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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