infixes

Definition of infixesnext
present tense third-person singular of infix
1
as in etches
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 plants
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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  • Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in return.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • The company also engraves the names of the two teams, the final score, the location of the game and its date on the trophy base.
    Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Every watch represents almost a full year of work, and the watchmaker engraves his signature on a gold plaque inside the movement after final testing.
    Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
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  • Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.
    Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Infixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infixes. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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