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as in suffused
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
dedicated teachers inculcating young minds with a love of learning
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as in planted
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a malcontent who inculcated in his offspring an abiding distrust of all civil authority
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Recent Examples of inculcated
Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
That’s true for Tamma in a different way – it’s inculcated in Tamma that no one will help her but that’s not true.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Notably, said Kriner, individuals who are inculcated with a sense of nihilism do not commit crimes to achieve an ideological goal.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Patriotism is a value that an IP-dependent tech company fighting Chinese rivals might well be happy to see inculcated in its employees.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
That’s true for Tamma in a different way – it’s inculcated in Tamma that no one will help her but that’s not true.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Notably, said Kriner, individuals who are inculcated with a sense of nihilism do not commit crimes to achieve an ideological goal.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inculcated
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The exodus could weaken the surveillance and counterintelligence apparatus that helped sustain Venezuela’s authoritarian system for years, even as analysts warn that remnants of the network remain deeply embedded and capable of operating in the shadows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The letter contained several examples, complete with embedded pictures, explaining how simple text prompts resulted in glossy renderings of Disney characters, including Darth Vader and Iron Man.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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For months, an uncanny sense of calm suffused the forest.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The whole show is suffused in bright, warm sunlight.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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My feet would be planted safely and firmly in the grass as the drone performs the dangerous work.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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June-bearing strawberries can be planted in the fall and harvested the following spring, according to Montgomery.—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mika’s mother - a CPA, professor, and philanthropist - instilled in her an early understanding of legacy as something actively lived and carefully protected.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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But watching Micah Ski definitely just instilled in this deep drive to not be a skier.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Senior Night and the regular-season finale is Friday at Viejas Arena against a UNLV team imbued with the good vibes from Tuesday’s 27-point beatdown of Utah State.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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This came in handy when fatigue and injuries imbued the squad.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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How to Pot and Repot Peach Trees Peach trees are fast growers, so Dickey advises choosing a dwarf variety bred for container growing.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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The colt is owned and bred by Calumet Farm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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According to former federal officials, cartels’ avoidance of deliberately targeting Americans is rooted less in ideology and more in risk management.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Showrunner Bruce Miller says the series is rooted firmly in the television universe fans already know — not a straight adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a world where the platforms these companies have created have become so ingrained in society and daily life, Galloway is also asking consumers to reflect upon giving up convenience for a higher purpose.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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But why has wrestling become so ingrained in the state's culture?—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inculcated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inculcated. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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