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
The idea that moms are biologically hardwired to wake up for their crying babies in the night while dads don't hear the noise has stood the test of time, until now.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Routers convert the hardwired internet connection into a wireless signal using radio waves.
—David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Asimov was confident that hardwired safeguards could prevent the worst A.I. disasters.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 3 June 2025
Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics imagines a world where machines are hardwired to protect humans, follow orders and avoid harm by offering a framework for trust and control.
—Doron Sitbon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Routers convert the hardwired internet connection into a wireless signal using radio waves.
—David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Asimov was confident that hardwired safeguards could prevent the worst A.I. disasters.
—Cal Newport, New Yorker, 3 June 2025
Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics imagines a world where machines are hardwired to protect humans, follow orders and avoid harm by offering a framework for trust and control.
—Doron Sitbon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardwired
Adjective
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The sport of off-roading suffers from a fundamental discordance: The desire to get out into nature and the irreparable harm inherent in the process of off-roading.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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Unfortunately, this scenario represents a national obsession that has no inherent benefits but also portends deep regret for millions.—
Scott Liftman,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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When work aligns with personal values, intrinsic motivation flourishes.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Behind that, the bourbon’s intrinsic grain, vanilla, chocolate, and caramel notes buttress the palate, making this a unique sipper that would work really well in an Old Fashioned for coffee lovers.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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These resources have been an integral part of plans to build permanent moon bases, which have been brewing for years.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
17 July 2025
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Regardless of whether the house is new or a resale, inspections are an integral part of the home-buying process.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Justin brings an inherent understanding of my company that is essential for its growth.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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