as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
an inbred desire to do good in the world
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Recent Examples of inbred
Highly inbred populations are less resilient to environmental stress and changes.
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Rina Diane Caballar, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2022
Other troubling signs: a significant population of juvenile animals or such inbred or hybrid species as white tigers or ligers, a lion crossed with a tiger.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
This Joan is driven to lead men into battle not by the voices of saints nor a particular fealty to the French monarchy, but by a personal desire for vengeance and an inbred itch for violence.
—Maureen Corrigan, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022
So no one doubted Sergei Bobrovsky’s inbred, blue-collar toughness.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2022
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Rina Diane Caballar, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2022
Other troubling signs: a significant population of juvenile animals or such inbred or hybrid species as white tigers or ligers, a lion crossed with a tiger.
—Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
This Joan is driven to lead men into battle not by the voices of saints nor a particular fealty to the French monarchy, but by a personal desire for vengeance and an inbred itch for violence.
—Maureen Corrigan, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022
So no one doubted Sergei Bobrovsky’s inbred, blue-collar toughness.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inbred
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There’s credits, grenades, shield and health kids to scavenge, on top of tons of materials whose inherent value isn’t really made clear at first — or ever, really.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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This highlights the future of our handcraft, emphasizing its significance in an evolving digital landscape and celebrating the labor of love inherent in the Filipino brand of craftsmanship.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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There is an intrinsic and undervalued connection between physical and financial health, and Medicaid is the largest federal program that recognizes that connection.—
Dr. Michelle Morse,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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That is a shift in mindset from previous incumbents and to win the FA Cup would be vindication for the Austrian’s methods — for his positive approach and that relentless desire to utilise ‘intrinsic motivation’.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, according to Dr. Culbreath, jeans are integral to this style of professional dress.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 May 2025
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As technology continues to define business opportunities, there are basic needs that are integral to every development.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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They were granted by Queen Elizabeth II as hereditary titles.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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People with celiac disease, a hereditary autoimmune disorder, have to eat a gluten-free diet.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Now, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is emerging as its essential companion.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Negotiation progress After his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump quickly signaled that the Biden administration’s position of portraying the conflict as an essential moral crusade was over.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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“Inbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inbred. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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