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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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Back in 2022, at the age of 5, True needed a heart procedure for a serious congenital heart defect known as hypoplastic right heart syndrome.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The 29-year-old took to Instagram on Tuesday to discuss undergoing surgery for a congenital heart defect.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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The broader challenge for the industry is one of balance — ensuring that a booming market in international inbound production does not crowd out the indigenous storytelling that has defined Ireland’s global reputation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Topics, including indigenous histories and pollution, now face potential removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fufu Tokyo Ginza is an urban oasis in every sense—34 suites with private gardens and natural hot spring baths sourced from Atami, all perched above the Ginza 1-chome intersection with direct metro access below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Anteaters just haven’t been led by a natural scorer like Hunter Hernandez in a long time.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara struggled in his World Baseball Classic debut three years ago for his native Dominican Republic, which didn’t advance out of pool play that year.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Carmen Mejia, who was declared innocent after spending more than 20 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction in a child's death in Texas, faces deportation to her native Honduras because her immigration status lapsed while she was incarcerated, her attorneys said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Without this stabilizing coordination in your gait, movement is limited, and chronic issues can develop in the form of back pain, hip discomfort or knee strain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is largely due to chronic inflammation that causes cellular changes.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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