programmed
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The idea that you’re kind of programmed by your parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Each one contains their person's medical needs and individual calendar and is programmed to tell users when it's time to eat or play bingo or watch their favourite television show.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The driverless tractor with spiked steel wheels will run over a programmed course, flattening newly spread trash to create space to bury more garbage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Unlike the 2019 GPT-2 paper, this fearmongering has broken through in a remarkable way, prompting the public to panic over stories about programmed “agents” from the aforementioned firms hacking into other companies’ infrastructure.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
Some species are nervous, fast, and programmed for instant flight when they perceive a threat.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
