as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hair color is inherited
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Recent Examples of inherited
Can creditors garnish money from an inherited IRA?
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The White Sox kept tacking on against right-hander Blake Treinen, as all three inherited runners scored, plus one more.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Women who receive inherited assets may benefit from developing a comprehensive strategy that includes investing, tax planning and business ownership opportunities.
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Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
And yet researchers examining muscle tissue from children with Duchenne have detected healthy cells capable of making normal dystrophin, evidence of a somatic mutation autocorrecting the inherited one.
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Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
At that point manager Alex Cora lifted the rookie and all three inherited runners came around to score when minor leaguer Patrick Halligan allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger.
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Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.
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Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
The film continues to act as a catalyst for difficult conversations between different generations about inherited trauma that was previously left unspoken on all sides of the Vietnam War.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The White Sox kept tacking on against right-hander Blake Treinen, as all three inherited runners scored, plus one more.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Women who receive inherited assets may benefit from developing a comprehensive strategy that includes investing, tax planning and business ownership opportunities.
—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
And yet researchers examining muscle tissue from children with Duchenne have detected healthy cells capable of making normal dystrophin, evidence of a somatic mutation autocorrecting the inherited one.
—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
At that point manager Alex Cora lifted the rookie and all three inherited runners came around to score when minor leaguer Patrick Halligan allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.
—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
The film continues to act as a catalyst for difficult conversations between different generations about inherited trauma that was previously left unspoken on all sides of the Vietnam War.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherited
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There are other non-hereditary forms of the condition, including secondary iron overload, which can be caused by other conditions that might cause the intestines to absorb too much iron or as a result of the body receiving too much iron, per the Mayo Clinic.
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Parsi priesthood is hereditary, meaning all the boys here have been born into priestly families.
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The nucleus disassembles, letting these crucial genetic instructions float free in the cell’s soupy interior.
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The genetic blood disease can feel like shards of glass racing through veins, attacking every organ, Ogunsile said.
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But true soccer fans know the value inherent in a jersey, especially original ones.
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The best matching linen sets possess an inherent unfussy ease that allow you look composed yet unhurried.
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Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.
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“Inherited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherited. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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