build into

phrase

: to make an integral part of
build quality into the product

Examples of build into in a Sentence

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The bathroom, basically a block of marble, featured a freestanding MTI tub, a TV built into the lighted vanity mirror, and a separate shower stall stocked with Frederic Malle toiletries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 This struggle is something built into the rate hikes, according to Graff. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 The Call Blocker component ties into the call-blocking system built into modern versions of iOS. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Flexibility must be built into academic programming from the beginning. — Alexis Lariviere, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for build into

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of build into was in 1687

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“Build into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20into. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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