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
Beyond the hardwired ports, the Smart Soundbar includes Wi-Fi for streaming and Bluetooth 5.0 for direct pairing.
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PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Under-Cabinet Lighting Get the high-end appearance of hardwired under-cabinet lighting without the price tag.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
But whatever may have triggered her, a vision as distinct, strong, and enduring as hers must be hardwired.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Complex cognition itself is not hardwired into our brains but rather the capacity for complex cognition.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024
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PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Under-Cabinet Lighting Get the high-end appearance of hardwired under-cabinet lighting without the price tag.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
But whatever may have triggered her, a vision as distinct, strong, and enduring as hers must be hardwired.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Complex cognition itself is not hardwired into our brains but rather the capacity for complex cognition.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hardwired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardwired
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To put it another way: Animation can get away with a lot more because of its inherent otherworldliness.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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An onlooker snapped a picture, which seemed to exemplify the lawlessness that is inherent to why some people love sideshows and others hate them.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Colorado wildlife experts are at odds over whether a ballot measure to ban the hunting of certain wildcats would help or hurt the formidable felines that have long been intrinsic to Rocky Mountain ecosystems.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kudla said activity and community are intrinsic to the brand’s success.Samantha Conti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chytridiomycosis kills because skin is an integral part of a frog’s cardiovascular system.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The vice president is an integral part of conversation in the village and her image appears on billboards and banners throughout the community.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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For them, a durable carry-on is as essential as a boarding pass.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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For centuries, immigrants have been an essential part of the American story.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Hardwired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardwired. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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