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
That battery can also be used as a power bank, to charge a hardwired device such as a smartphone.
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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
Almost an arched floor lamp, the angular appearance offers a similar level of overhead lighting without the need for sky-high ceilings or a hardwired fixture.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The answer is that our brains are not hardwired to think like economists.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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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
Almost an arched floor lamp, the angular appearance offers a similar level of overhead lighting without the need for sky-high ceilings or a hardwired fixture.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The answer is that our brains are not hardwired to think like economists.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardwired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardwired
Adjective
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Videos posted on social media, showing missiles flying over the Persian Gulf, illustrated the inherent risk of working alongside the Navy during the Iran war.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Designed with inherent moisture-wicking properties, the quilt offers optimal breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The price-to-book ratio remains a reasonable proxy for gauging Berkshire’s intrinsic value.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Why does empty space still have a non-zero amount of energy — dark energy, or a cosmological constant — intrinsic to it?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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In Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia, UAVs became integral to campaigns targeting such groups as Al-Qaeda and, later, the Islamic State (ISIS).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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For as integral as the Cannes Film Festival is to the events of season four, production won’t commence until the Croisette is vacant.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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With three kids, Ardeneshia Williams is always on the go, and childcare is essential for her.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Trump has repeatedly argued that restoring Venezuela’s oil industry is essential to stabilizing the country’s economy and rebuilding democratic institutions after years of authoritarian rule and economic collapse.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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