Thesaurus results for INSTILLING

instilling

verb

present participle of instill

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 My dad’s strong work ethic and study skills were inevitably passed down to my siblings, instilling in us a belief that good grades were non-negotiable. —

Pamela Brill, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026 The jeweler is best known for instilling his fluid gold and diamond pieces with sensuality and movement. —

Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2026 The aggressive and indiscriminate tactics ICE deploys directly disrupt this dynamic, instilling fear and discouraging our immigrant neighbors from leaving their homes to engage in what were once their routine activities. —

Aubrey Jackson Soller, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026 The offensive tackle was a force to be reckoned with, instilling fear in opposing defenses. —

Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026 Several cities across the country have seen an increase in immigration raids, which community members say are instilling fear in residents. —

Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 The Prince and Princess of Wales are both passionate about sports and fitness, instilling that interest in their children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. —

Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Changing the Giants’ culture, restoring leadership to their locker room and instilling higher expectations into the building will be no easy task. —

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026 Aiken points to former students who became educators, doctors and professionals outside the arts, crediting dance for instilling transferable skills. —

Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026

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In the end, Pearl’s family hosts an end-of-harvest party, sharing the bounty with neighbors who start to think about planting their own gardens.

— Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
As the match officials made their way off the pitch, Guardiola was planting a kiss on the cheek of his goalkeeper, James Trafford, and waving, almost dewy-eyed, towards the City fans in the most vertiginous parts of St James’ Park.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026