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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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This is a congenital defect, and the treatment differs based on the severity of the condition.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Leber’s congenital amaurosis is a retinal disease that affects photoreceptors [light-sensitive cells].—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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The verification of signatures has also been paused while a court considers a legal challenge by a group of indigenous First Nations.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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The redesign also adds 80 new trees and other indigenous plants to the park.—
Amanda Rosa
May 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Many birds migrate at night using dark-sky cues, and nocturnal mammals rely on natural moonlight and starlight to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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People default to what feels natural to them.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Melons are native to regions of Asia and Africa with a long, hot, and dry growing season similar to Southern California’s.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The new sidewalks, circle-motif native landscaping and raised crosswalks stretch from Main Street to Gillham Road.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Alongside the setlist, Cameron checks in on Eilish throughout the 18 or so hours leading up to the show, as Eilish selects from her jersey-forward wardrobe, or gets special attention for her chronic ankle sprains.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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Third, chronic absenteeism is a growing concern.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Australian aboriginal peoples, meanwhile, saw a great boomerang in the stellar formation, while the Native American Shawnee tribe envisioned dancing star maidens.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Now the sanctuary works with Aboriginal fire practitioners, blending traditional knowledge of country with contemporary management techniques to reduce fuel loads safely.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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