BRED-IN-THE-BONE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

bred-in-the-bone

adjective

ˈbre-dᵊn-t͟hə-ˌbōn

Definition of bred-in-the-bone

as in chronic

being such by habit and not likely to change a bred-in-the-bone Democrat who always votes a straight ticket

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as in deep

firmly established over time bred-in-the-bone honesty earned him the nickname of "Honest Abe"

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Adjective

Inflammation along is called tendinitis and can result from chronic overuse.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Complications followed, including a chronic infection, keeping her tethered to the medical system.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Definition of chronic

Adjective

Schmitt brought in an insurance run in the eighth, batting in Arraez with a sharp double to deep left-center.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Fans of Brazil, Colombia and Portugal also were crushed that their teams, expected to make deep runs, crashed out so early.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of deep

Adjective

Low-altitude flying carries inherent risks, including the potential for debris to scatter on the ground and less time for pilots to respond to emergencies.

— Elise Spenner, ABC News, 10 July 2026
And this freedom is inherent in Christ Jesus’ teachings and healings.

— Rob Nofsinger, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026

Definition of inherent

Adjective

Her two confirmed pieces totaled $162, less than one quarter of the price of several single accessories elsewhere on the guest list.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
That brings the confirmed One UI 9 testing lineup to the Galaxy S23, S24, S24 FE, S25, S26, A35, A56, A57, A37, M34, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of confirmed

Adjective

Just months in, Salt Ranch feels deeply rooted in that philosophy.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.

— Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of rooted

Adjective

City’s squad had looked very settled but several players are expected to leave, including some like Nico Gonzalez and possibly Tijjani Reijnders, who only joined in the last 12-18 months.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026

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