1
as in to etch
to produce a vivid impression of a puzzling detail that had been infixed in the detective's mind for over a decade

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2
as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a football coach celebrated for infixing in his players an all-consuming will to win

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How does the verb infix differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of infix are implant, inculcate, inseminate, and instill. While all these words mean "to introduce into the mind," infix stresses firmly inculcating a habit of thought.

infixed a chronic cynicism

When would implant be a good substitute for infix?

Although the words implant and infix have much in common, implant implies teaching that makes for permanence of what is taught.

implanted a love of reading in her students

When is it sensible to use inculcate instead of infix?

The words inculcate and infix can be used in similar contexts, but inculcate implies persistent or repeated efforts to impress on the mind.

tried to inculcate in him high moral standards

When could inseminate be used to replace infix?

The meanings of inseminate and infix largely overlap; however, inseminate applies to a sowing of ideas in many minds so that they spread through a class or nation.

inseminated an unquestioning faith in technology

When might instill be a better fit than infix?

The words instill and infix are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, instill stresses gradual, gentle imparting of knowledge over a long period of time.

instill traditional values in your children

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  • Authorities revealed on Friday antifascist slogans and video game references were etched onto bullet casings from the gun the suspect used to kill Charlie Kirk.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Kraft Mac & Cheese, Lunchables, Capri Sun, Jell-O and Heinz ketchup are names etched into American childhoods.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • Give them an autumnal makeover by planting flowering kale and nestling decorative pumpkins inside.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • While fall is a wonderful time to plant perennials and deciduous shrubs, there are also numerous annuals that can be planted in September and beyond.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • In the 1988 New Fashioned, a whiskey cocktail named for the year Vang’s family immigrated to the United States from the Thai refugee camp Ban Vinai, a stately ice cube is engraved with a geometric symbol evoking traditional Hmong embroidery.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Investigators noted inscriptions that had been engraved on casings found with the rifle.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz , Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Under the new Fish and Wildlife interim pintail harvest strategy, hunters in all four flyways are expected to have a three-pintail daily bag limit option for next year's 2026–'27 season based on this year's breeding population results.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Stay Uncomfortable Comfort breeds complacency.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • The devices have already been implanted in dozens of people, and can be helpful for people who've lost the ability to move or speak.
    Emily Kwong, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
  • So there is nothing to displace the antiquated image of a pyramid of boxes that remains implanted in our brains.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • The production stitches together a grab-bag of ‘global’ references—Caribbean steel drums, Mardi Gras second lines, LA street dance—without ever rooting itself in a specific tradition.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Steve Spurrier spends his time these days rooting on the Florida Gators from his home in Gainesville.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Israel has long accused Hamas of using civilians in Gaza as human shields, embedding military infrastructure in civilian areas – allegations Hamas has denied.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
  • To that end, some companies embed products into a digital wallet, so customers can get quotes and manage policies without ever leaving the app.
    Shefali Kapadia, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Infix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infix. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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