1
as in to etch
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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as in to plant
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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How does the verb infix differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of infix are implant, inculcate, inseminate, and instill. While all these words mean "to introduce into the mind," infix stresses firmly inculcating a habit of thought.

infixed a chronic cynicism

When would implant be a good substitute for infix?

Although the words implant and infix have much in common, implant implies teaching that makes for permanence of what is taught.

implanted a love of reading in her students

When is it sensible to use inculcate instead of infix?

The words inculcate and infix can be used in similar contexts, but inculcate implies persistent or repeated efforts to impress on the mind.

tried to inculcate in him high moral standards

When could inseminate be used to replace infix?

The meanings of inseminate and infix largely overlap; however, inseminate applies to a sowing of ideas in many minds so that they spread through a class or nation.

inseminated an unquestioning faith in technology

When might instill be a better fit than infix?

The words instill and infix are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, instill stresses gradual, gentle imparting of knowledge over a long period of time.

instill traditional values in your children

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  • Climbing atop bricks and nails, Harris took in the scene: A mural was etched into the wall, spanning its width.
    Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • And Westbrook’s infamous reputation as a 3-point shooter has been etched in scouting reports for years.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Its Ne Cede Malis Block was studied by University of California, Davis in the 1980s after the winery discovered field blend Petite Sirah vines and other Rhone varieties that were planted there in the 1930s.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Indiana is home to a new initiative aimed at keeping the next generation of Hoosier entrepreneurs planted here in the state.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • It’s engraved with the L.U.C logo and guilloché finish, all of which can be view through a sapphire caseback.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Zoë Schiffer: One, custom heirloom recipe board, a high-quality wooden cutting board engraved with a cherished family recipe and handwritten script.
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • Another provision seeks to minimize harvest of breeding pairs in Wisconsin.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Certain dogs, particularly those bred for hunting or herding, are more likely to chase.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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  • For the study, the participants had BCIs implanted in the sensor and motor region of their brains responsible for hand and arm movement.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
  • A week after being admitted for dehydration, Netanyahu's doctors implanted a pacemaker to regulate his heart rate and rhythm.
    Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • Blooming consumes a lot of the plant’s energy and cuttings taken from flowering plants are generally harder to root.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Yet the decision to flee from a traumatic event in which another human being has lost their life is likely rooted more in psychology than a driver’s penchant to kill.
    Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • And he’s still embedded in the wrestling world, currently coaching at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
  • First responders attach meaning to their service in times of disaster, and their identities are embedded in this belief in ways that may impact their mortality.
    Roberto Rivera, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Infix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infix. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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