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
As for the consequences these professors may face for being accused by their own students of indoctrinating, Herlinger said there will likely be none.
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Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Handsome but not very bright, Whitlock is kidnapped by communist screenwriters, who end up indoctrinating him into their cause.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Handsome but not very bright, Whitlock is kidnapped by communist screenwriters, who end up indoctrinating him into their cause.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indoctrinating
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Over 100 teachers across the United States are teaching children about the 100-year anniversary, in partnership with Campaign Zero.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Those projects have included volunteering at an animal shelter, helping homeless people or teaching other participants how to make soap.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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And the national government finally accepted responsibility for its participation in the Holocaust, educating the public about it and seeking improved relations with the remaining Jewish population.—
Cary Lowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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On the adoption side, educating the public about responsible AI use and practical applications has been a key focus for the team, and continues to be.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Indoctrinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinating. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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