as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Recent Examples of indoctrinated
In Argentina, Martel explains, public education has indoctrinated the population into believing Indigenous people no longer exist.
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Most of us have been indoctrinated rather than educated about wars of conquest.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The defense of the idea that children should be able to go to school and get educated and not indoctrinated.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
We’ve been conditioned and indoctrinated with a cyber-sense of how to consume music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The jury is out on whether the cast indoctrinated us into any of these.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
More than 150 Christians were abducted from three churches in another part of Kaduna in January before being released this week while at least 160 people, mostly Muslims, were killed by Islamic extremists in Kwara state for refusing to be indoctrinated.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Though the approaches to that training vary by military branch of service, every military member begins their career with an isolated training where they are indoctrinated into a commitment to the mission being priority over the individual goal or ego.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In Netflix's Sirens, Fahy, 35, plays Devon DeWitt, a woman who grows concerned that her sister, Simone DeWitt (Milly Alcock), has been indoctrinated into a cult led by Julianne Moore's Michaela Kell, a wealthy and controlling businesswoman.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Most of us have been indoctrinated rather than educated about wars of conquest.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The defense of the idea that children should be able to go to school and get educated and not indoctrinated.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
We’ve been conditioned and indoctrinated with a cyber-sense of how to consume music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
The jury is out on whether the cast indoctrinated us into any of these.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
More than 150 Christians were abducted from three churches in another part of Kaduna in January before being released this week while at least 160 people, mostly Muslims, were killed by Islamic extremists in Kwara state for refusing to be indoctrinated.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Though the approaches to that training vary by military branch of service, every military member begins their career with an isolated training where they are indoctrinated into a commitment to the mission being priority over the individual goal or ego.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In Netflix's Sirens, Fahy, 35, plays Devon DeWitt, a woman who grows concerned that her sister, Simone DeWitt (Milly Alcock), has been indoctrinated into a cult led by Julianne Moore's Michaela Kell, a wealthy and controlling businesswoman.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indoctrinated
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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The actress explained that becoming more educated and confident changed the dynamic between she and reporters.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The district is highly educated and is considered to favor thoughtful candidates with extensive resumes and detailed policy platforms.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Indoctrinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinated. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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