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
However, some higher-end models have built-in food-waste disposals, and pre-rinsing is not as efficient as scraping for modern dishwashers.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
While built-in storage space in homes might be diminishing, Kemp has seen a comeback in furnishings that offer functionality, such as storage.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, one of the two secondary bedrooms has built-in bunk beds.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 1 Jan. 2026
Plumbing system Electrical system Water heater Kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven, range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, garbage disposal)
Laundry machines (washer and dryer)
Add-ons like pool/spa equipment, well pumps, limited roof leaks, septic systems, etc.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Dec. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
While built-in storage space in homes might be diminishing, Kemp has seen a comeback in furnishings that offer functionality, such as storage.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere, one of the two secondary bedrooms has built-in bunk beds.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 1 Jan. 2026
Plumbing system Electrical system Water heater Kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven, range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, garbage disposal)
Laundry machines (washer and dryer)
Add-ons like pool/spa equipment, well pumps, limited roof leaks, septic systems, etc.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
Adjective
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The Taos is peppy enough to move along on the open road, considering the inherent limitations of the segment.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Since 1987, governments around the world have separated the provision and regulation of air traffic control to eliminate the inherent conflict of interest in self-regulation.—
Marc Scribner,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The unique mineral composition also gives the stones an intrinsic ability to curl along their trajectory.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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So even Socrates, in his defense of the intrinsic goodness of justice, emphasizes the crucial role played by visibility and the corrupting power of hiddenness and anonymity.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone who pays attention knows that Lehkonen is an excellent, all-around player and an integral part of the Avalanche machine.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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For luxury fashion content creator Cassie Thorpe, pajamas are an integral part of her daily routine.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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