How to Use built-in in a Sentence

built-in

adjective

• Moore’s staff said 17 of the past 20 budgets also had built-in deficits.
  — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
• The machine room has built-in cabinetry and even the garage walls are lined with wood.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 June 2023
• One of the more expensive parts of the cameras built-in to smartphones is the lens system.
  — The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023
• The bra has built-in support thanks to higher sides, fuller cups, and wide, adjustable straps.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
• Dumbbells come in all shapes and sizes and some have pretty fancy tech built-in.
  — womenshealthmag.com, 22 Apr. 2023
• The table has built-in storage for the leaf, and is made to be scratch, heat, and water resistant.
  — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2023
• The Mac Pro will also get eight built-in Thunderbolt 4 ports.
  — Tom Warren, The Verge, 5 June 2023
• There’s also an area near the back staircase that has built-in cabinets and a sink.
  — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2023
• Pots have built-in pour spouts and strainers, and stainless steel handles stay cool.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
• The collared V-neck dress has built-in shorts, a bra with removable cups, and a tiered, ruffled skirt.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 28 June 2023
• The lids are also microwave safe and have built-in lid vents to help prevent food splatters.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2024
• Its standard and long cargo boxes have built-in steps on both sides of the bed and the rear bumper has them at each corner.
  — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 1 May 2023
• This plunge style bikini top has built-in cups and straps that are wider in the front for support with adjustable slides in the back for a better fit.
  — Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
• The showstopper at the bar is a built-in, gleaming Steinway piano.
  — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
• The cruiser turntable has built-in Bluetooth and adjustable pitch control.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
• Two of the guest bedrooms have built-in closet drawers and shelving and their own private decks.
  — David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024
• Walk-in and built-in pantries are another popular way to keep storage out of sight.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• Cost savings are built-in throughout the concept from the real estate location to the size of the store, which is less than half the size of an H-E-B.
  — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 9 June 2023
• Lenses in the front and rear keep watch over drivers in the front and back of you, while built-in night vision ensures that you’re still protected once the sun goes down.
  — Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2023
• Many pocket translators have built-in cameras that scan and translate text from things like menus, street signs, and maps.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
• This elevated pair performs thanks to the Dr. Scholl's comfort built-in.
  — Women's Health, 24 May 2023
• The unlined and quick-drying dress doesn't have built-in shorts but is easy to style with sneakers and a baseball cap for a cool-girl look that leans into the golfcore style.
  — Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 21 Aug. 2023
• The invention of a volume renderer, a piece of software which has built-in water physics, was key.
  — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 31 May 2023
• Many also have built-in flooring that is designed to sit directly on grass.
  — Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
• The company has been adding new features to both Android Auto and Google built-in pretty steadily over the past few years.
  — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2024
• For starters, its charging cables are built-in, a perk that will result in fewer stray cords and wires getting tangled in my bag.
  — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
• The speaker has built-in parental controls and allows Alexa to play music, help with homework, and even read bedtime stories.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
• Some of the nicer features of the OS include cloud backups, built-in virus protection, and an extensive app library.
  — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 31 July 2023
• All five cards also have built-in glow markers that absorb light and glow in the dark to make the tool easier to find.
  — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
• Truth is, the Knicks have built-in advantages over their counterparts in other leagues.
  — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 June 2026