as in intrinsic
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inherent concept of justice
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Recent Examples of inherent
In California, attorneys say, those cases often aren’t successful because ski areas warn people about inherent risks in their liability waivers.
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Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Look, homes, these random fixations sound to me like generalized anxiety disorder, says Claudio, caused by the conditions inherent to late capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
FQHCs cannot afford to delay tough decisions due to the inherent burdens of running already lean day-to-day operations.
—Courtney McFarland, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
The Academy Awards will never get past their inherent tedious contradictions.
—Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Look, homes, these random fixations sound to me like generalized anxiety disorder, says Claudio, caused by the conditions inherent to late capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
FQHCs cannot afford to delay tough decisions due to the inherent burdens of running already lean day-to-day operations.
—Courtney McFarland, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
The Academy Awards will never get past their inherent tedious contradictions.
—Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherent
Adjective
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Using a revenue multiple allows clubs to capture revenue from local media and the intrinsic value of each team.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s kind of my intrinsic goal.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The system uses about 100,000 barrels of oil a day for essential services.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Inherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherent. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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