as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a charismatic leader who instilled in his followers a passionate commitment to the cause
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Recent Examples of instill
The only way is to instill confidence, tell them the truth, give them the harsh reality, but also keep them focused and on the swivel.
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Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
But this Patriots opener offered just a little bit more than most because combating a brand new Raiders team tested both the coaching staff’s ability to problem-solve, and the identity Vrabel is working daily to instill.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Growing up in the Keys instilled a certain wildness in me that can only come from a childhood of being raised on island time.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
And kids can develop disordered eating despite a parent's best effort to instill healthy eating habits.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
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Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 8 Sep. 2025
But this Patriots opener offered just a little bit more than most because combating a brand new Raiders team tested both the coaching staff’s ability to problem-solve, and the identity Vrabel is working daily to instill.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Growing up in the Keys instilled a certain wildness in me that can only come from a childhood of being raised on island time.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
And kids can develop disordered eating despite a parent's best effort to instill healthy eating habits.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instill
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Give them an autumnal makeover by planting flowering kale and nestling decorative pumpkins inside.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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While fall is a wonderful time to plant perennials and deciduous shrubs, there are also numerous annuals that can be planted in September and beyond.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Under the new Fish and Wildlife interim pintail harvest strategy, hunters in all four flyways are expected to have a three-pintail daily bag limit option for next year's 2026–'27 season based on this year's breeding population results.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Stay Uncomfortable Comfort breeds complacency.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Notably, said Kriner, individuals who are inculcated with a sense of nihilism do not commit crimes to achieve an ideological goal.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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Another important way is to inculcate mindfulness by observing anger as a passing emotion rather than being all consumed by it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Israel has long accused Hamas of using civilians in Gaza as human shields, embedding military infrastructure in civilian areas – allegations Hamas has denied.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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To that end, some companies embed products into a digital wallet, so customers can get quotes and manage policies without ever leaving the app.—
Shefali Kapadia,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The production stitches together a grab-bag of ‘global’ references—Caribbean steel drums, Mardi Gras second lines, LA street dance—without ever rooting itself in a specific tradition.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Steve Spurrier spends his time these days rooting on the Florida Gators from his home in Gainesville.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Instill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instill. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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