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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  • An image of one of the youngest hostages, Stuart Lockwood, having his hair stroked by Hussein is etched in many people’s memory.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 June 2025
  • There will be a new name etched on the trophy and the sentimentalists out there would be pushing for Kohli, who deserves the best man speech rather than being the bridesmaid again.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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  • Keep bellflowers cool by planting them in partial shade, making sure they are protected from the hot afternoon sun.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
  • Under city ordinances, developers must replace a certain percentage of trees being removed, in this case either by planting 320 new trees or paying a $156,954 fee, Latinovic said.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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  • Or, if investment jewelry would be more appreciated, go for a piece like Tiffany’s Diamond and Mother-of-pearl Circle Pendant ($3,100 plus engraving costs on tiffany.com), engraved with her name to commemorate all of that hard work.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
  • There is one non-race winner who is engraved on the trophy, and that is Anton Hulman.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
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  • Momentum breeds momentum: each successful float provides price discovery that the next issuer can cite, widening the aperture a little more.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • While some cat breeds, such as rag dolls or Maine coons, are considered more sociable, the researchers did not examine differences in behavior based on breed.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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  • The edited embryos were implanted into surrogate domestic dogs.
    Elay Shech, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
  • This was the first time the device was implanted in a child at such a young age, the hospital noted in a press release.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
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  • Their lemon trees rooted just fine and have already grown into little trees this year.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
  • It’s been a hell of a run for INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who took over a football club sixth in the Premier League and have currently rooted them in 15th.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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  • Cybersecurity must be embedded into the DNA of an organization.
    Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Suitable for those with little ones and pets running around, the fabric is non-absorptive, meaning spills and crumbs won’t stay embedded in its weave.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
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“Infix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infix. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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