as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a poker player with a seemingly built-in ability to read his opponents' faces
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Recent Examples of built-in
Terraces have built-in, hot spring-fed pools and all face over the canopy below, to the Arenal volcano.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Those tongues are basically built-in grooming kits.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
Schneider Electric launched an EV charger that has built-in load management technology so builders can install EV charging on the existing system without upsizing the panel, which cuts down install time and costs.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Current has built-in plan The NWSL will take a four-week break after the slate of matches held May 29-31.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for built-in
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Those tongues are basically built-in grooming kits.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
Schneider Electric launched an EV charger that has built-in load management technology so builders can install EV charging on the existing system without upsizing the panel, which cuts down install time and costs.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Current has built-in plan The NWSL will take a four-week break after the slate of matches held May 29-31.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for built-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
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The Magic City affair highlights the inherent tension.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing wrong with you acknowledging the challenges inherent in trying to provide care for a parent, particularly a parent who is resistant to help.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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None of the company’s intrinsic features has changed since April to justify this multiple.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Berkshire's policy gives management flexibility to repurchase shares whenever they are deemed to be trading below intrinsic value, with new CEO Greg Abel making that determination in consultation with Chairman Warren Buffett.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center says the animals have played an integral role in the state's history and ecology and served as a staple food source for people living in the region as far back as the Paleo-Indian period.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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For older sharks, the authors said, socializing may not be as integral to survival.—
BRADY DENNIS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, scaling renewables, nuclear, and emerging technologies will be essential in order to diversify the system and reduce exposure to geopolitical chokepoints.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, their work now takes place as the Iran war creates serious supply constraints for essential fertilizer products — fueling massive price spikes and warnings of looming food insecurity.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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