as in convinces
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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She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026 -
This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The confidence heuristic explains why certainty persuades us.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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But then a mysterious Romany woman (Rebecca Ferguson) turns up, and persuades him to return to Birmingham, in order to bring his violent illegitimate son (Barry Keoghan) – who now runs his Peaky Blinders mob – to heel.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 This morning brings focus to everyday choices.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ynon brings over 25 years of financial leadership to Pentera.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The contest’s grand final is a defining event on the LGBTQ+ calendar and attracts interest across the continent, showcasing some of Europe’s most talented, eccentric and varied performers.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sunbeds and towels jostle for space like life-size Tetris pieces on the volcanic slate-gray sands of Lemesos's Dasoudi beach; farther along the coast, Malindi, a beach bar and restaurant, attracts a lunchtime crowd that lingers long after the sun has set.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cenci owns a company that sells mermaid clip-on hair extensions and flew in from New Jersey.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lifestyle Juices also sells ginger, lemon and other wellness shots.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
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Loot boxes in the crosshairs James alleges Valve entices players to pay for a chance to win a rare virtual item, and that those rare items can be traded for real money in accordance with their rarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Played in full, Silent Way induces a pervasive nausea, reveling in gawky soundscapes that seem barely able to contain their outsized, clashing ideas.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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The dramedy examines the power (im)balances between spouses after a technological accident induces the ultimate relationship crisis.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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For Lia Yildiz, a 25-year-old from Poland, Indiana, she was motivated to push back against the billionaire class that influences politicians' decision-making.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Mar. 2026
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The time of year also influences gas prices, as demand for fuel rises during warmer months.—
Grace Manthey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Brainwashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainwashes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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