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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The Magic City affair highlights the inherent tension.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing wrong with you acknowledging the challenges inherent in trying to provide care for a parent, particularly a parent who is resistant to help.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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None of the company’s intrinsic features has changed since April to justify this multiple.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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Berkshire's policy gives management flexibility to repurchase shares whenever they are deemed to be trading below intrinsic value, with new CEO Greg Abel making that determination in consultation with Chairman Warren Buffett.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cristopher Canizares, an integral partner at Hauser & Wirth, has announced his intention to depart the juggernaut art gallery in order to start his own artist talent management agency, Artnews reports.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bayfront Park’s success is an integral part of the city’s plans for downtown.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, scaling renewables, nuclear, and emerging technologies will be essential in order to diversify the system and reduce exposure to geopolitical chokepoints.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, their work now takes place as the Iran war creates serious supply constraints for essential fertilizer products — fueling massive price spikes and warnings of looming food insecurity.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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