as in planting
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a charismatic leader who instilled in his followers a passionate commitment to the cause
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Recent Examples of instilling
Environmental innovation and instilling an appreciation for nature in the next generation are values close to both Prince William and Princess Kate's hearts.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The band gains converts through immersion rather than instilling commitment through instruction or discourse.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Entirely contemptuous of legal precedent, his administration is more focused on instilling fear than on effectively decreasing crime.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
The longtime YouTuber, known for his educational videos and Vlogbrothers channel, created a productivity app called Focus Friend with the goal of instilling healthy habits.
—Esme Fox, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Engine’s plan includes strengthening execution, instilling a culture of cost discipline, improving capital allocation, evaluating the company’s portfolio, aligning executive compensation to shareholder value creation and refreshing the board.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
For resilient leaders, moments of extreme crisis can serve as powerful motivators to pursue bold, impactful ventures, instilling a deep sense of purpose from the company's inception.
—Dr. Tj Jiang, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Mike recalls that his father was hands-on in many ways, instilling values like speaking up for what's right and being mindful of finances.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The scene is harrowing but short, the procedural aftermath briefly hope-instilling.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The band gains converts through immersion rather than instilling commitment through instruction or discourse.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Entirely contemptuous of legal precedent, his administration is more focused on instilling fear than on effectively decreasing crime.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
The longtime YouTuber, known for his educational videos and Vlogbrothers channel, created a productivity app called Focus Friend with the goal of instilling healthy habits.
—Esme Fox, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Engine’s plan includes strengthening execution, instilling a culture of cost discipline, improving capital allocation, evaluating the company’s portfolio, aligning executive compensation to shareholder value creation and refreshing the board.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
For resilient leaders, moments of extreme crisis can serve as powerful motivators to pursue bold, impactful ventures, instilling a deep sense of purpose from the company's inception.
—Dr. Tj Jiang, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Mike recalls that his father was hands-on in many ways, instilling values like speaking up for what's right and being mindful of finances.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The scene is harrowing but short, the procedural aftermath briefly hope-instilling.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilling
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Replant Correct planting depth is essential when planting peony divisions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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As for the plant sale, it’s being organized by land management company Green Guerrilla, which will have representatives on hand to answer questions about sustainable landscaping goals and how planting native plants can promote biodiversity and mitigate stormwater runoff, the post said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
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More government investment in affordable spaying and neutering services, in shelter resources and in strengthening enforcement of breeding laws would help curb the population of pets that need homes, said Judie Mancuso, founder of Social Compassion in Legislation.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
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Scientists have created cyborg embryos by implanting electrode arrays into the developing brains of frogs, mice, and salamanders.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2025
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By embedding traceability into every layer of operations, companies meet regulatory demands and build consumer trust in an increasingly competitive market.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Amazon is also prototyping AI smart glasses that will guide its delivery drivers on the road, embedding a small screen in their field of vision [Yahoo Finance, 2025].—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Instilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilling. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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