as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hair color is inherited
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Recent Examples of inherited
Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.
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Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
While certain eligible beneficiaries (such as surviving spouses, disabled individuals, and minor children) may still take distributions over life expectancy, many beneficiaries must fully distribute inherited accounts within ten years, sometimes while also taking annual RMDs during that period.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The film continues to act as a catalyst for difficult conversations between different generations about inherited trauma that was previously left unspoken on all sides of the Vietnam War.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to its inherited Cedar Fair parks, Six Flags still operates some of the most popular amusement parks in the country, from California's Six Flags Magic Mountain to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, Six Flags Over Texas, and Six Flags Over Georgia.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
The last thing an inherited home or property should bring about is unnecessary stress or financial strain.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
While certain eligible beneficiaries (such as surviving spouses, disabled individuals, and minor children) may still take distributions over life expectancy, many beneficiaries must fully distribute inherited accounts within ten years, sometimes while also taking annual RMDs during that period.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The film continues to act as a catalyst for difficult conversations between different generations about inherited trauma that was previously left unspoken on all sides of the Vietnam War.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to its inherited Cedar Fair parks, Six Flags still operates some of the most popular amusement parks in the country, from California's Six Flags Magic Mountain to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, Six Flags Over Texas, and Six Flags Over Georgia.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
The last thing an inherited home or property should bring about is unnecessary stress or financial strain.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherited
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In most people with hereditary ALS, their children have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 1999, the Labour government of then-Prime Minister Tony Blair evicted most of the more than 750 hereditary peers, though to avoid an aristocrats’ rebellion, 92 were allowed to remain temporarily.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the Kohberger case, investigators acknowledged the FBI used DNA from a a knife sheath found at the crime scene in a genetic investigation.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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For genetic genealogists, even a partial DNA match with a sample from a crime scene can be very helpful.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the elation and disappointment that are inherent to the highest level of international competition, the 2026 Olympics had their own distinctive moments.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dias, on behalf of Owens’ estate, is seeking compensation for the past and future mental pain and suffering of Owens’ minor children, expenses of medical care and funeral arrangements arising from Owens’ death, loss of Owens’ prospective earnings and loss of inheritable estate.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Inherited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherited. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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