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
Can creditors garnish money from an inherited IRA?
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The White Sox kept tacking on against right-hander Blake Treinen, as all three inherited runners scored, plus one more.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Women who receive inherited assets may benefit from developing a comprehensive strategy that includes investing, tax planning and business ownership opportunities.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
And yet researchers examining muscle tissue from children with Duchenne have detected healthy cells capable of making normal dystrophin, evidence of a somatic mutation autocorrecting the inherited one.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
At that point manager Alex Cora lifted the rookie and all three inherited runners came around to score when minor leaguer Patrick Halligan allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The White Sox kept tacking on against right-hander Blake Treinen, as all three inherited runners scored, plus one more.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Women who receive inherited assets may benefit from developing a comprehensive strategy that includes investing, tax planning and business ownership opportunities.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
And yet researchers examining muscle tissue from children with Duchenne have detected healthy cells capable of making normal dystrophin, evidence of a somatic mutation autocorrecting the inherited one.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
At that point manager Alex Cora lifted the rookie and all three inherited runners came around to score when minor leaguer Patrick Halligan allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherited
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The post carried neither hereditary title nor extraordinary fortune, and yet it was regarded with a degree of respect that many noble families found faintly irritating.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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That matters because entrepreneurial capability is not hereditary.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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One of the oldest John Doe cases in America has been solved, with help from DNA evidence and forensic genetic genealogy, according to a team at FHD Forensics.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Analysis of genetic data suggested the H5 bird flu was likely introduced to the islands through wildlife from the French sub-Antarctic Crozet Islands, 1,800 km away, likely arriving around August 2025.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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True investment success hinges on identifying this crucial gap between what the market anticipates and what a company delivers, emphasizing that price discipline is paramount, regardless of a business's inherent quality.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Crosby said the project is ahead of schedule despite challenges inherent in renovating a 200-year-old street.—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
19 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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