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
Our defence, intelligence and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.
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Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.
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Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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.
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John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hardwired
Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Our defense, intelligence, and security ties are hardwired together through relationships measured not in years, but in decades.
—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
That battery can also be used as a power bank, to charge a hardwired device such as a smartphone.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for hardwired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardwired
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Separating identity from one's profession allows for continuous learning and thriving in an evolving workplace, ensuring value comes from inherent capabilities, not just a role.
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The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.
Adjective
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Andrew Warden, vice president of marketing at Adobe, noted that brands need to adapt to the fact that AI is now an intrinsic part of the default search experience.
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Brand sentiment, the real measure of a creator's intrinsic value, the strength of their network and how much their audience genuinely trusts them.
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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This shift reflects a growing belief that self-investment, confidence, and joy are integral to a new, healthier definition of strength, challenging the expectation to always carry the world's burdens.
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Constant vigilance and education around water safety is essential.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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