as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Recent Examples of indoctrinating
Russia is accused of taking thousands of Ukrainian children into Russia during the war, separating them from their families and indoctrinating them with Russian nationalism as part of its effort to erase the sovereignty and national culture of Ukraine.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indoctrinating
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Her staff of 60 trainers rotates teaching between the studios.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dan also acts as a mentor to foster kittens, teaching them how to play and socialize.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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For nearly a century, the Frost School has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of music and educating the very artists and leaders who have greatly impacted the industry.—
Quincy Green,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Indoctrinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinating. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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