as in to convince
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally
Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?
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My 16-year-old daughter finally convinced me to try a heatless curling set, and honestly, it’s saved my hair.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
26 July 2025 -
The sustained interest has Crawford convinced that demand for cottage cheese isn’t just a passing craze.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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Eventually, the victim is persuaded to contact an IT security representative, who, in fact, is part of the ransomware operation.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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During an interview with The Standard, Ozzy admitted that even though he was intoxicated during the violent incident, that didn't persuade him to stop drinking.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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The Cardinals rapped out three hits, but Blalock induced three groundball outs to escape major trouble.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 July 2025
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For this good bacteria, it's induced by refined white sugar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 July 2025
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Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This is a rare moment of consensus that might bring hope to a region long plagued by despair, if the US and Israel decide to engage.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Newcastle’s match in Suwon against an all-star team from the local K-League earlier in the week attracted just 27,000 fans.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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In addition to its four-legged inhabitants, the island attracts woodpeckers, ospreys, falcons, and songbirds.—
Anna Staropoli,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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For six months, President Trump tried to entice Putin to the table.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Won’t tip too much of the good stuff, but there’s a depth of feeling here that’s bigger even than the one-handed no-no that enticed producer-director Mike Farrell to pursue the project in the first place.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Any decisions about pardons would have to come from Trump directly, though Republican lawmakers could try to influence his thinking and pressure him to pardon Maxwell in order to expedite her testimony.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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That a San Antonio billionaire is using his wealth to influence the political process is not surprising.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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The play kitchens were sold online by KidKraft, Amazon and Walmart for between $120 and $270 from 2018 through July 2025.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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In 2021, Jolie sold her half to Stoli Group, which is owned by Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Brainwash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwash. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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