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
Browsers like Google Chrome often have built-in password managers, but Chrome, though far and away the most popular internet browser in the world, is also one of the least secure and least private.
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Samantha Riedel, Them, 5 Feb. 2025
The bar has Dolby audio built-in for a theater-quality sound.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
But until all EVs have built-in charging apps, a network’s charging app will still be needed to expedite the process.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
With Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, support for Bluetooth controllers, and Google Assistant built-in, this is a powerful media hub that’s ready to transform your TV experience.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Riedel, Them, 5 Feb. 2025
The bar has Dolby audio built-in for a theater-quality sound.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
But until all EVs have built-in charging apps, a network’s charging app will still be needed to expedite the process.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
With Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, support for Bluetooth controllers, and Google Assistant built-in, this is a powerful media hub that’s ready to transform your TV experience.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for built-in
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In today’s digital world, there are inherent tools for marketers in search of a wider and more targeted audience.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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While a qubit can hold multiple values at the same time, it is burdened by an inherent problem.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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But the label’s intrinsic modernity also seems to happily coexist with its deep, winding roots.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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This illustrates the intrinsic, expensive difficulty of intercepting even dummy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2025
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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The construction of shelters and the development of warning systems are an integral part of this strategy.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Understanding how content creation, marketplace trends and changing consumer behavior intersect is essential for success in this new era of product search.—
Yuriy Boykiv,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Curated by Maurizio Cattelan and Marta Papini Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Built-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/built-in. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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