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as in congenital
being such from birth or by nature
a born artist and largely self-taught, John Singleton Copley was producing accomplished portraits by the time he was in his late teens
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
a born Texan and very proud of it
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Recent Examples of born
Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian.
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Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.
—James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019
Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7.
—Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.
—James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019
Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7.
—Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for born
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According to the Chicago Tribune, the sutures used to fix Toni’s congenital heart defect tore.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Another goal under the same umbrella is to decrease the count of congenital syphilis cases in Lake County from 4 in 2023 to zero in 2027.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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European settlers generally took over and developed the most fertile land, eventually erasing signs of past indigenous practices with their own plowing and development.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Researchers worked in collaboration with indigenous communities, various international institutions and archaeologists, according to the release, and were able to study over 800 DNA samples from ancient human remains and recent medical cases showing signs of leprosy.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Her runway debut made a powerful case for natural beauty, nostalgic glamour, and Black women as the blueprint.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Atlantic Aviation in Aspen, Colorado, also carries an upscale lodge look, though its location and design lets private fliers to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty.—
Chris Dong,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Slovenia is not among the highest-producing countries, but emerging rosé producers in Central and Eastern Europe are playing a growing role in market diversity Peloponnese, Greece The Peloponnese offers a range of native grapes suited for dry rosé, especially agiorgitiko.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Volunteer in a California state park or join the local chapter of California Native Plant Society project to eradicate invasive plants and preserve native habitats.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In comparison, many people use hot therapy to manage chronic conditions, aching joints, and tight muscles.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Omada offers virtual care programs to support patients with chronic conditions like prediabetes, diabetes and hypertension.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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The evolutionary anthropologist Joseph Henrich has summoned the example of the aboriginal Tasmanians, who were cut off from mainland Australia about ten thousand years ago.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Before the colonization of Australia, many aboriginal people buried dingoes with rites indistinguishable from those used for humans.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2024
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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