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
The car version of Gemini will first be available on Android Auto in the coming months and later this year on Google built-in.
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
This prewar one-bedroom in a Lenox Hill co-op has nice features, as shown in listing photos, like a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, built-in shelving, and hardwood floors, but it hasn’t been recently renovated.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 May 2025
There are also built-in tools for code, documents, image generation, audio, and even video editing.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2025
Have strong antivirus software: Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
This prewar one-bedroom in a Lenox Hill co-op has nice features, as shown in listing photos, like a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, built-in shelving, and hardwood floors, but it hasn’t been recently renovated.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 May 2025
There are also built-in tools for code, documents, image generation, audio, and even video editing.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2025
Have strong antivirus software: Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
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Humans in the Loop For sure, there’s a need to celebrate the human in the loop, and the inherent value of humanity.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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There is an inherent asymmetry of vulnerability here; doctors and patients are not equals at the Thanksgiving table.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Prominent investors like Warren Buffett remain wary, emphasizing Bitcoin’s lack of intrinsic value and the possibility of regulatory crackdowns.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The successful release once again proved the intrinsic value of Black content and the importance of creating meaningful marketing moments that lead to movements.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Sale was an integral part of the 2018 Red Sox team that won the World Series.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Captions are essential, especially on mobile devices or in quiet settings.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And in all, $12.6 billion in damage is possible across California’s 20 coastal and bayside counties — a figure that doesn’t include damage to ports, harbors, roads, essential facilities or other infrastructure.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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