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
Our defence, intelligence and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
That battery can also be used as a power bank, to charge a hardwired device such as a smartphone.
—Ben Coxworth
april 14, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
The landline base unit has two RJ-11 phone jacks at the rear, along with a hardwired power cord.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
That battery can also be used as a power bank, to charge a hardwired device such as a smartphone.
—Ben Coxworth
april 14, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
The landline base unit has two RJ-11 phone jacks at the rear, along with a hardwired power cord.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardwired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardwired
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Though June is an inherent part of Agnes, Infiniti had to be careful not to unravel that thread too quickly and get ahead of Agnes’ own revelation about her real identity.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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South Korean market volatility The KRX CEO said that volatility has risen due to the conflict in the Middle East, South Korea's heavy economic dependence on external factors, and the inherent volatility of the semiconductor industry, which has powered Seoul's market.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Performing in Creole is one thing, but there’s also a triumphant, egalitarian militancy to Vinette and Rio’s songwriting that’s intrinsic to the Haitian diaspora.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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Both the white dwarf and the red dwarf have their own intrinsic magnetic fields.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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The Olympics have also be integral in its growth.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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This segment is positioned strategically with linear assets like NBC, Telemundo, and the leading reality player Bravo, which are integral to the strategy driving the streaming arm, Peacock.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
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About seven years ago, Parviz Afshari—Sam’s father—lived in Karaj and worked for a conglomerate whose essential purpose was to confiscate private property from dissidents, ethnic minorities, and other people disfavored by the government.—
Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Funding provides emergency assistance to victims of gun violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking treated at local MedStar Health hospitals to help cover costs for shelter, clothing, food, and other essential needs.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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