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
Rechargeable Lighting Not all lighting has to be hardwired to be stylish.
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Even those of us who seek freedom and adventure in the wilderness are hardwired to keep themselves safe.
—Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2025
But that doesn’t necessarily reveal some hardwired, inevitable midlife crisis that each of us must pass through.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
Human brains are hardwired for this kind of whimsy.
—Calum Lister Matheson, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
Even those of us who seek freedom and adventure in the wilderness are hardwired to keep themselves safe.
—Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2025
But that doesn’t necessarily reveal some hardwired, inevitable midlife crisis that each of us must pass through.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
Human brains are hardwired for this kind of whimsy.
—Calum Lister Matheson, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hardwired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardwired
Adjective
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There’s an inherent troublemaking nature to him that can’t be repressed by the big Disney musical.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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On top of this, the inherent illiquidity of real estate can complicate everything from governance to generational transitions.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Happiness means pursuing intrinsic rather than extrinsic goals One of the biggest lies that Old Happy tells us, Harrison explains, is that the pursuit of extrinsic goals and external approval — popularity, conformity, financial success, aesthetic beauty — is the key to happiness.—
Nina Zipkin,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Keep your day playful by adjusting your schedule while staying loyal to your intrinsic voice.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Americans may underestimate the value of a guide partly because guiding isn’t integral to our culture.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Carlson, who played an integral part of the Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup win and is a former Norris Trophy runner-up for the NHL’s top defenseman, should bring a veteran presence to a young Ducks team that is on pace to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Several Times a Week Caspara uses this whey formula regularly for its rich profile of essential minerals, inclusive of magnesium, potassium, chloride, and zinc.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Kanyinda’s goals as commissioner are to fix infrastructure, protect essential services with smart fiscal management and inclusive, responsive leadership.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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