infusion
noun
in·fu·sion
in-ˈfyü-zhən 
1
: the act or process of infusing
an infusion of new ideas
2
: a product obtained by infusing
herbal infusions
3
: the continuous slow introduction of a solution especially into a vein
Examples of infusion in a Sentence
Her ideas have brought a new infusion of vitality to the organization.
a strong infusion of tea
a medicinal drink made by infusion of herbs
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When their cultural impact coalesced with a massive talent infusion through the transfer portal, the Bruins captured their first championship in the NCAA era by routing South Carolina 79-51 on Sunday.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Related Stories Details were not immediately forthcoming, but the deal was expected to include a major cash infusion into the guild’s teetering health fund, which has bled $200 million over the last four years.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The funding infusion represents the second significant capital raised toward the sweeping project, which so far has involved entities connected to Mehta purchasing half a dozen properties on three blocks of Fillmore between Clay and Pine streets, including the forsaken theater.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Aside from defensive backs, Miami could surely use an infusion of edge rushers, wide receivers and offensive linemen with early picks in this month’s draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Related Stories Details were not immediately forthcoming, but the deal was expected to include a major cash infusion into the guild’s teetering health fund, which has bled $200 million over the last four years.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The funding infusion represents the second significant capital raised toward the sweeping project, which so far has involved entities connected to Mehta purchasing half a dozen properties on three blocks of Fillmore between Clay and Pine streets, including the forsaken theater.
—Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Aside from defensive backs, Miami could surely use an infusion of edge rushers, wide receivers and offensive linemen with early picks in this month’s draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Infusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infusion. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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infusion
noun
in·fu·sion
in-ˈfyü-zhən
1
: the act or process of infusing
an infusion of new ideas
2
: a product obtained by infusing
a strong infusion of tea
Medical Definition
infusion
noun
in·fusion
in-ˈfyü-zhən
1
a
: the introducing of a solution (as of glucose or salt) especially into a vein
also
: the solution so used
b(1)
: the steeping or soaking usually in water of a substance (as a plant drug) in order to extract its soluble constituents or principles compare decoction sense 1
(2)
: the liquid extract obtained by this process
2
: a watery suspension of decaying organic material
culturing soil amebas in lettuce infusion
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