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as in congenital
being such from birth or by nature
a born artist and largely self-taught, John Singleton Copley was producing accomplished portraits by the time he was in his late teens
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
a born Texan and very proud of it
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Recent Examples of born
Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian.
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Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.
—James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.
—James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for born
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Hamilton said her brother did his best to provide for his family, including a son who suffers from a rare disease called congenital hyperinsulinism.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sienna Barton, from Saratoga Springs, was born with a congenital heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, according to Intermountain Health, one of the locations where she was treated.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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India also invests in indigenous programs like the Tejas fighter jet and Arihant-class submarines, though modernization gaps remain.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Many wisdoms intrinsic to permaculture long predate the term—it cannot be understated how much stems from indigenous knowledge and was passed down from generations before, from these ancestral stewards who listened to, and trusted, the land.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many drugs, enzymes, catalysts, and other chemicals of incalculable value were first identified in natural samples.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The business focuses on natural beekeeping practices and manufactures products made with beeswax and honey such as lip balm, beard oil, candles, solid perfume, lotions, paw balm for dogs and cotton candy as well as a wide variety of raw honey.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bad Bunny then delivered some heartfelt remarks in his native tongue, offering thanks to those who are genuinely excited for his upcoming Super Bowl performance.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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What’s less important to a climate-resilient garden is solely growing native plants.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Another problem caused by chronic varicose veins is swelling in the legs.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, a federal monitor was appointed to address chronic problems like lead paint, mold and lack of heat, AP said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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While some people express concerns, the AKC noted that many cultures throughout history have considered co-sleeping with animals as beneficial, such as aboriginal Australians who slept beside their dogs for warmth and protection.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Heyerdahl built this replica of the aboriginal balsa raft to test his theories that the ancient Peruvians reached Polynesia with this transport.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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