as in inherent
being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
a cat with a hardwired compulsion to knock expensive knickknacks off of shelves
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Recent Examples of hardwired
Human brains are hardwired for this kind of whimsy.
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Calum Lister Matheson, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
Humans generally aren’t hardwired for patience.
—Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
Too many people today are hardwired, digitalized and virtual.
—John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The library now offers hardwired internet access, designated laptop stations and has laptops available for checkout through secure kiosks.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hardwired
Calum Lister Matheson, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
Humans generally aren’t hardwired for patience.
—Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
Too many people today are hardwired, digitalized and virtual.
—John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The library now offers hardwired internet access, designated laptop stations and has laptops available for checkout through secure kiosks.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hardwired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardwired
Adjective
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The Taos is peppy enough to move along on the open road, considering the inherent limitations of the segment.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Since 1987, governments around the world have separated the provision and regulation of air traffic control to eliminate the inherent conflict of interest in self-regulation.—
Marc Scribner,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The unique mineral composition also gives the stones an intrinsic ability to curl along their trajectory.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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So even Socrates, in his defense of the intrinsic goodness of justice, emphasizes the crucial role played by visibility and the corrupting power of hiddenness and anonymity.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone who pays attention knows that Lehkonen is an excellent, all-around player and an integral part of the Avalanche machine.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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For luxury fashion content creator Cassie Thorpe, pajamas are an integral part of her daily routine.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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