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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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He was diagnosed with left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy, a rare, congenital heart defect.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, after he was hospitalized following a cardiac incident, Brendon's sister told fans he had been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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The growth came alongside environmental destruction, displacement of indigenous communities and widespread violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The turkey meat can maintain some give, but in a satisfying way that pulls the indigenous bird out of its homogenized Thanksgiving context.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pristine Sprays Toilet Paper Spray is a more natural, eco-friendly alternative to wet wipes.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has determined the cause of death to be natural.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While the pairing of a native Texan and golf pro with a Hollywood star may have seemed unlikley, the duo appeared to quickly form a connection at Augusta, with DeChambeau offering Hart some tips on the course.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Volunteers will remove invasive artichokes and support healthy native habitat in Poway’s open spaces.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Assembly Bill 2321, introduced by Assemblymember Liz Ortega, D-San Leandro, follows a critical state audit and years of chronic understaffing at the agency’s Bureau of Investigation.—
Joe Rubin
April 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Exercise also reduces chronic inflammation in the brain, which hinders its ability to repair itself, Oye-Somefun said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Once an aboriginal title is recognized, its holders can collect formal and informal rents from those who seek to develop what is Indigenous land.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
27 Dec. 2025
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The woman is also described as aboriginal, around 5 foot tall, wearing a black beanie, white T-shirt, and maroon hoodie.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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