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
Some populations are much more inbred than others, because of cultural practices.
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Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2013
But her European ancestry is a lot less informative here, and a lot of the variance in the plot is taken up by the inbred and distinctive Kalash.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2012
He or she would not even be nominated in today’s political web of self-serving, inbred, power-hungry political party leaders.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2022
It’s middle to upper-middle class, but with pockets of inbred poverty.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022
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Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2013
But her European ancestry is a lot less informative here, and a lot of the variance in the plot is taken up by the inbred and distinctive Kalash.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2012
He or she would not even be nominated in today’s political web of self-serving, inbred, power-hungry political party leaders.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2022
It’s middle to upper-middle class, but with pockets of inbred poverty.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inbred
Adjective
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This setup has worked well for me because of the inherent trust within our relationships.—
Dustin Lemick,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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In responding to the anti-DEI proposal, Apple defended its diversity program as an integral part of its corporate culture, crediting the policies in part for making the technology giant the most valuable company in the world.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Precautions: Because high-dose vitamin C may disrupt iron absorption, people with hereditary hemochromatosis should avoid it.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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The newborn screening program for early identification of hereditary diseases, one of the most successful public health programs in United States, was introduced more than 60 years ago.—
Dr. Bilal Hameed,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Influencing Without Authority For a tech leader, influencing without authority is essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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While safety is essential, true stability comes from economic opportunity — the chance to build a fulfilling life, regardless of your ZIP code.—
Carolina Chavez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Inbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inbred. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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