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
For new buildings, hardwired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are required; for new buildings with four or more units, a fire sprinkler system is also required.
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
Our brains are hardwired to focus on what’s wrong, especially in dynamics where emotional stakes run high.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The life and lifestyle of the sport are hardwired into his DNA.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
For McIlroy, remembering those real experiences, and particularly the displays of strength that came after them, is the key to sorting through the alarm bells that his brain is hardwired to provide.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
Our brains are hardwired to focus on what’s wrong, especially in dynamics where emotional stakes run high.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The life and lifestyle of the sport are hardwired into his DNA.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
For McIlroy, remembering those real experiences, and particularly the displays of strength that came after them, is the key to sorting through the alarm bells that his brain is hardwired to provide.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hardwired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardwired
Adjective
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There’s more at stake here than mitigating inherent technological risks.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There is an inherent queerness (both socially and erotically) between Sula and Nel, which only Morrison can make palpable through her magical prose.—
m. mick powell
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For a variety of reasons the yellow metal keeps its intrinsic value better than anything else.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That intrinsic joy—along with the fact that both shows feature characters who originated from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood—made bringing them together for a crossover episode a natural choice.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Monsters may scurry around 'Alien: Earth,' but Noah Hawley suggests the really terrifying characters might be human beings Hawley says preserving the sheer horror of the original films was integral to his project, and as viewers will see, the Xenomorph eventually gets some creepy friends.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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During the Cold War, New Mexico’s uranium mines played an integral role in developing energy sources and weapons.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And likewise, emergency radio alerts proved essential during Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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This right is essential to endorsement deals by pro athletes and celebrities, since they are paid to urge their fans and consumers to buy a product or service.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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