as in to convince
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally
Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?
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With the three women remaining, Emily convinces her sister to pretend to be her and take accountability for all of the murders.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025 -
Linda tumbles to her death after being hit with a drone by Emily's son, Nicky, and Emily convinces Charity to take the fall.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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But before the divorce took effect, a pro-Kremlin group persuaded the Russian state prosecutor’s office to investigate Smolny’s ties to Soros, whose NGOs had been outlawed in the country.—
Anastasiia Vorozhtsova,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Samson is sent to Berlin to bring out a double agent, then to Mexico to try to persuade a KGB major to defect, using his childhood friend's wife as bait.—
Paul Vidich,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In fact, it has been observed that when metamorphosis was induced in axolotls, their ability to regenerate was affected, according to a March 2022 study published in Developmental Dynamics.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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He’s been one of this young season’s best pitchers for inducing grounders.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The new pope from Chicago brings some optimism that the city has an ally in a high place.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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What Military Veterans Know About Leadership Military veterans bring a wealth of leadership experience and skills to the civilian workforce.—
Scott Graybeal,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The small tubular blooms are produced in showy clusters that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Your knowledge, combined with a strategic LinkedIn profile, creates a combination that attracts ideal clients who value substance over style.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rewarding a top-10 goal-scorer with the Selke could entice voters.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The state’s Department of Insurance is rolling out a series of policy changes aimed at enticing insurers back into the market.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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This journey is often deeply influenced by the unique dynamics and values of each family.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This ethos has also influenced how Nkanga thinks of sculpture itself—not as an inert entity, but something that lives both physically and conceptually.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Hims & Hers will not be selling compounded versions of Wegovy and Ozempic after May 22, following the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement that the GLP-1 shortage is over.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Amazon Haul was introduced late last year by the e-commerce giant to sell low-cost goods to compete with Temu and Shein.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Brainwash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwash. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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