instilling

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 But sometimes making a big change like that and instilling this idea of integrity back in the world is probably one of the most important things anyone can do. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 At Burger King, part of instilling its own hospitality philosophy begins with employee training. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Strength coach Rusty Whitt has transformed players’ bodies while instilling a competitive fire and no-nonsense approach. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 Instead, Price credits his mother for instilling in him the value of perseverance, forged from her battle with breast cancer as a single mother. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 What to read next Shows like Cowboy Bebop had a ragtag team of underdogs exploring the solar system, instilling lessons about loneliness and existentialism. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Alongside his parents, Nadal credits his uncle and longtime coach, Toni, with instilling his trademark mental toughness. — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Quarterback Will Wood said the Hawks have focused a lot of the summer on instilling the program’s culture in the developing players. — Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilling
Verb
  • One thing Crumbley does not favor is planting marigolds against aphids.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But part of the mitigation program includes planting new trees.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But with people in charge, these animals will also likely be excluded from breeding and have less of a chance of passing their genes on.
    — Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The buck, tongue lolling, looked exhausted from chasing and breeding his doe.
    — Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Cultured pearls, as opposed to natural ones, are created by implanting a shell bead into a mollusk.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The two-part procedure involves implanting thin electrodes into precise areas of the brain linked to Tourette symptoms, then connecting them under the skin to a pulse generator near the collarbone.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The Global Wellness Institute says the broader shift goes beyond standalone clubs, with hospitality projects and residential developments embedding preventive medicine and personalized health protocols directly into the real estate product.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The real work is embedding that standard into the organization’s culture and training every touchpoint to hold it, beyond scripts and crisis comms plans.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Instilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilling. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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