as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Recent Examples of built-in
This base plan covers major systems in your home, like your heating system, electrical system, plumbing system, water heater, whirlpool bathtub, oven / range / stove, cooktop, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, ductwork, garage door openers and exhaust fans.
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Jamela Adam, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Both models have Bluetooth connectivity, but the Pro also has built-in 4G, enabling continuous real-time GPS tracking.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
For comparison, the Eufy FamiLock S3 Max offers built-in Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth, and supports Matter as well as UWB auto-unlocking.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
That will leave elevated costs effectively built-in for months ahead, Hewson explained, adding that the key unknown now is fuel availability and how competition for supply could unfold.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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Jamela Adam, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Both models have Bluetooth connectivity, but the Pro also has built-in 4G, enabling continuous real-time GPS tracking.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
For comparison, the Eufy FamiLock S3 Max offers built-in Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth, and supports Matter as well as UWB auto-unlocking.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
That will leave elevated costs effectively built-in for months ahead, Hewson explained, adding that the key unknown now is fuel availability and how competition for supply could unfold.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
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Preborn children are human beings with inherent rights, dignity and worth that no contract should supersede.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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All three of those reasons for CEO terminations describe leaders who couldn't commit, make tough calls, or grapple with the ambiguity inherent in most executive decisions.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The price-to-book ratio remains a reasonable proxy for gauging Berkshire’s intrinsic value.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Desire and love are such intrinsic aspects of being human, but also how does that turn horrific?—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The question weighed heavily at Tortoise’s live shows over the past year, during which his integral contribution to the Chicago instrumental legends’ heady sound was often missed.—
Dave Segal,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Farming is still integral to daily life, and the festival honors this tropical fruit and like longtime growers like Lady Di, who has been cultivating pineapples since 1974.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Jumping from one idea to another, from one flavor of the month to the next, there seems to be no clarity, consistency or essential golden thread to Harry and Meghan’s work, although Meghan, known as the 24-carat master rebrander, is continuously rebranding herself.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Border plants play an essential role in unifying gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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