as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
indoctrinated children in proper safety procedures
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Johnson-Swartz was suspended from teaching at STEM School Highlands Ranch after the allegations emerged.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026 -
With two county destinations included on the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, the Oldham County History Center aims to teach visitors about some of the county's historical milestones.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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One floor underground is a labyrinth of snazzy, high-tech equipment designed to bio-hack, educate and optimize performance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Indoctrinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indoctrinate. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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