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 strategy carries inherent moral challenges and political risks.—
Morgan Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
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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In addition to banking on inviting celebrities and the intrinsic attractiveness of Lake Como as a luxury destination, the club’s new management also pressed on key partnerships and collaborations with the fashion industry in its brand building.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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With mixed evidence that AI enhances productivity or solves problems, instructors should consider how to expose students to AI tools that can help develop intrinsic motivation toward using the technology.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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Just like Coker had steep odds to conquer last year, his path to the Panthers’ roster and then to being an integral part of the offense isn’t without competition.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The larger issue many families face, however, is not the risk of divorce, but the challenge of what happens when an in-law becomes an integral part of the business and is ineffective in their role.—
Lisa Zeiderman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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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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Hoka Vibrant Bloom Clifton Sneakers Walking countless miles exploring Mediterranean ports, Hoka's Vibrant Bloom Clifton Sneakers were essential for feeling comfortable.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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