Definition of infixnext
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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2
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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  • Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
  • At a minimum, the MATCH Act would enact a China-wide ban on the export of DUV machines and tools required to etch the pattern drawn by the machines.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • The 21st Arbor Day celebration was organized by Harford County to plant native trees throughout the County.
    The Aegis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond viral French fast food chains like Tasty Crousty and O’Tacos (which serves hot tortilla wraps stuffed with chicken kebab and fries), US fast food brands have also been aggressively planting their flags across France over the last few years.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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  • Less than six months after Cesar Chavez died, his family members were in Santa Ana engraving their names in cement during a groundbreaking for Cesar Chavez Continuation High School.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Looking ecstatic and dazed, Arkapaw, who’s also the first Black director of photography to win an Oscar, ascended the platform to get her statue engraved beside her young son.
    Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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  • According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), Great Pyrenees were originally bred as livestock guardian dogs, tasked with protecting flocks in mountainous regions between France and Spain.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Our own California native coral bells (Heuchera) have been bred for deep purple, verging on black, foliage in cultivars bearing names such as Black Forest and Black Pearl.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
    Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy and depression generally involves implanting an electrical stimulator in the left side of a patient’s chest, where the vagus nerve passes.
    Elizabeth Riley, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • Carefully peel away parchment from bottom of cake (start from a long side where it might be embedded in the cake and pull gently to avoid tearing the cake); discard.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • These themes are not presented in a literal or didactic way but are embedded within the material and spatial experience.
    Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Infix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infix. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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