infixed

Definition of infixednext
past tense of infix
1
as in engraved
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 planted
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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Verb
  • Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • Upstairs, corridors wrap around a striking double-height bamboo atrium—real moso bamboo is planted at the building's core.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
  • My flag wasn’t just planted at rock bottom; it was cemented.
    Hunter Lacey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • February 22, 1980, is a day forever etched in history.
    Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The idea here was that this material remains stable across conditions over extended periods, so the code etched onto it would be repeatedly readable.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Our present podcast era has bred a new generation of interlocutors from the public sphere, veteran interviewees turned journalists.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Types Of Suntastic™ Abelia The Suntastic™ Abelia series was bred in Australia with the goal of producing improved varieties with good tolerance to heat and humidity.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • Images and videos showing an unidentified coupe, embedded below, hit social media on Thursday morning.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
  • There is also a distinct joie de vivre embedded in the brand’s DNA.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
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  • But the mix-up also could have occurred in April 2025, when an embryo was implanted into Score at the clinic, Hatfield added.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Bio-drones Under the project, codenamed PJN-1, neural chips are reportedly implanted into the birds’ brains, with flight paths controlled by remote operators.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 8 Feb. 2026
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  • Healthy sod should feel firmly rooted, show consistent green growth, and require less frequent watering.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The 19-year-old, who had been on the pitch for around 10 minutes, scored the equaliser for a team rooted to the bottom of the table, a strike which could just have a major say in the Premier League title race.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Infixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infixed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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