as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a charismatic leader who instilled in his followers a passionate commitment to the cause
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Recent Examples of instill
Griner said her father instilled in her the importance of connection.
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
So many horrible things fate has thrown at him from the very beginning of his life to today - and that instilled in him a spirit that so many people love, which is the guy who gets up after getting knocked down.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 20 May 2025
Both credit their father for instilling in them a deep commitment to community and service.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
Moms who align with the zodiac sign Cancer are close to their kin and take the time to instill values into their children.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
So many horrible things fate has thrown at him from the very beginning of his life to today - and that instilled in him a spirit that so many people love, which is the guy who gets up after getting knocked down.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 20 May 2025
Both credit their father for instilling in them a deep commitment to community and service.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2025
Moms who align with the zodiac sign Cancer are close to their kin and take the time to instill values into their children.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instill
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Keep bellflowers cool by planting them in partial shade, making sure they are protected from the hot afternoon sun.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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By planting its flag in the region, the company is fulfilling one of its core ambitions, which is personal to the founders — championing a new vision of global beauty that celebrates diversity, innovation and local creativity.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Momentum breeds momentum: each successful float provides price discovery that the next issuer can cite, widening the aperture a little more.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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While some cat breeds, such as rag dolls or Maine coons, are considered more sociable, the researchers did not examine differences in behavior based on breed.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Abe was part of a conservative faction of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and known for his association with Nippon Kaigi, an influential conservative organization that among other goals advocated teaching Japanese history to inculcate national pride.—
Jennifer Lind,
Foreign Affairs,
12 July 2022
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Everyone should inculcate the ability to identify root causes and recognize patterns, feedback loops and relationships that influence outcomes rather than focusing on isolated components.—
Balmukund Shukla,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Cybersecurity must be embedded into the DNA of an organization.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Suitable for those with little ones and pets running around, the fabric is non-absorptive, meaning spills and crumbs won’t stay embedded in its weave.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Their lemon trees rooted just fine and have already grown into little trees this year.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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It’s been a hell of a run for INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who took over a football club sixth in the Premier League and have currently rooted them in 15th.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Instill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instill. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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