as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Recent Examples of indoctrinated
Mike Evans has indoctrinated his wife and friends into getting on the England National Football Team fan wagon.
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Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 June 2026
There is a pervasive tendency of late to front-load narrative, baggage and personality when pushing new music, so that a uniform brand identity is preserved and prospective fans quickly indoctrinated.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 2026
People inherited the teams in their city, passed down from their families, indoctrinated by their neighborhoods.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Americans are angry that their kids are being indoctrinated into a left-wing ideology intended to infiltrate their hearts and corrupt their moral center.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In Argentina, Martel explains, public education has indoctrinated the population into believing Indigenous people no longer exist.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Most of us have been indoctrinated rather than educated about wars of conquest.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
We’ve been conditioned and indoctrinated with a cyber-sense of how to consume music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The jury is out on whether the cast indoctrinated us into any of these.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 June 2026
There is a pervasive tendency of late to front-load narrative, baggage and personality when pushing new music, so that a uniform brand identity is preserved and prospective fans quickly indoctrinated.
—Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 2026
People inherited the teams in their city, passed down from their families, indoctrinated by their neighborhoods.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Americans are angry that their kids are being indoctrinated into a left-wing ideology intended to infiltrate their hearts and corrupt their moral center.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In Argentina, Martel explains, public education has indoctrinated the population into believing Indigenous people no longer exist.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Most of us have been indoctrinated rather than educated about wars of conquest.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
We’ve been conditioned and indoctrinated with a cyber-sense of how to consume music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The jury is out on whether the cast indoctrinated us into any of these.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indoctrinated
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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Casanova said the researchers hope to continue studying the issue and build enough evidence to support changes within the healthcare system, including how cancer patients are educated about chronic heat exposure.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The profile of a heavy sports bettor is a male younger than 35 who is single, employed and well-educated, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Indoctrinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinated. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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