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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
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
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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The 13-year-old from Long Island, New York, had been born with ureterovesical junction obstruction, a rare congenital disease, where a blockage between the ureter and bladder causes urine to back up into the kidney.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The former five-star recruit out of Sierra Canyon High still is growing into his career, especially after surgery for a congenital heart defect derailed his brief college experience at USC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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These conditions have fueled widespread reports of labor exploitation, environmental damage and violent disputes over territory, while mercury contamination from gold extraction has posed serious risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecosystems.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The most magnificent of our indigenous maples is bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), which can grow to 100 feet or more where cultural conditions are optimal.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The emirate has just 72 kilometers (45 miles) of natural shoreline, but artificial islands and peninsulas have provided far more beachfront for its 4 million residents, and the millionaires and billionaires who collect such properties.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Eight minutes later, Prince cut back on the edge of the six-yard box and found Massachusetts native Sammy Smith, who fired a shot into the top right of the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Guandique was deported to his native El Salvador in 2017.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Initially, it was injected near chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers, to aid in healing—a therapeutic approach that’s been supported by studies dating back to the early 2000s.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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People under chronic stress may be especially vulnerable.—
Cassie Shortsleeve,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 1967 the Australian constitution was amended to give the commonwealth the power to make laws concerning Aboriginal peoples instead of the states.—
Roland Martin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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Though Aboriginal peoples are widely accepted as being in Australia for at least 50,000 years, one archaeological site in the country is said to be 65,000 years old.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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