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
Looking back, Swift said that was a key moment in being indoctrinated to the Kelce family.
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Mona Awad’s Southern California-gothic novel follows a young woman getting indoctrinated into a supernatural skincare cult.
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Another is the definition’s usefulness in framing antisemitism as primarily a problem of the left, flourishing on campuses teeming with young people who have been indoctrinated by radical Israel-hating professors.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Miller said in a post-trade podcast appearance of being indoctrinated by his new teammates.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Kyiv says the children are put into camps and foster homes, indoctrinated to Russian customs and brainwashed into turning against Ukraine.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
We've been indoctrinated to believe that real collaboration happens when people gather synchronously, whether physically or virtually.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
They should not be indoctrinated into any belief system, but rather taught the principles of democracy and good citizenship.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
People can initially get indoctrinated quietly, staring at their phone or laptop, safe from others’ judgment.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Doha Madani, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Mona Awad’s Southern California-gothic novel follows a young woman getting indoctrinated into a supernatural skincare cult.
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Another is the definition’s usefulness in framing antisemitism as primarily a problem of the left, flourishing on campuses teeming with young people who have been indoctrinated by radical Israel-hating professors.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Miller said in a post-trade podcast appearance of being indoctrinated by his new teammates.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Kyiv says the children are put into camps and foster homes, indoctrinated to Russian customs and brainwashed into turning against Ukraine.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
We've been indoctrinated to believe that real collaboration happens when people gather synchronously, whether physically or virtually.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
They should not be indoctrinated into any belief system, but rather taught the principles of democracy and good citizenship.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
People can initially get indoctrinated quietly, staring at their phone or laptop, safe from others’ judgment.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indoctrinated
Verb
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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
Verb
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Also, members of the public who aren’t educated on the syndrome can often be dismissive.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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His biggest piece of advice is for parents to stay educated and be willing to adapt to changing environments.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Indoctrinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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