ingraining

verb

variants also engraining
Definition of ingrainingnext
present participle of ingrain
1
as in inculcating
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle the journalism professor has long ingrained his students with a deep respect for their chosen profession

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2
as in etching
to produce a vivid impression of the third-world privation he had witnessed forever ingrained itself upon the young doctor's memory

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3
as in entrenching
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter tried to ingrain traditional values in their children

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingraining
  1. entrenching
  2. infusing
  3. imbuing
  4. embedding
  5. establishing
  6. investing
  7. charging
  8. filling
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  • Government dysfunction will likely last well into the new year, entrenching the country’s economic and social problems.
    Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The hotel opened in 1924, and through its proximity to Gleneagles station, already established in 1912, guests could arrive in style and comfort, entrenching its reputation as a peaceful retreat for London’s high society.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of entrenching
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  • This sulfate-free formula gently cleanses without stripping moisture, infusing your strands with reparative antioxidants, amino acids, and fatty acids to strengthen and smooth.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
  • By infusing Vuitton’s iconic bags with his vibrant designs, Koons attracted both fashion consumers and art enthusiasts.
    Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of infusing
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  • Diop departs from the strict orthodoxy of documentary film by imbuing the artifacts with human voice, narrated by five different actors.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
  • What hasn’t changed this year is the family’s commitment to imbuing fun with philanthropy.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of imbuing
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  • For instance, embedding withdrawal penalties—such as the sanctions clauses the European Union installs in many trade agreements—can deter treaty abrogation.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Regularly revisiting feedback ensures these tools remain relevant and practical, embedding mental health support into the company culture.
    Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of embedding
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  • By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 1 With children as young as 6 months already establishing a digital footprint, parents who opt to keep their kids offline find themselves in the minority.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of establishing
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  • Companies investing solely in brand awareness are missing the bigger picture.
    Medhat Zaki, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Google is investing heavily to try and stay on top, principally through Gemini, its AI model.
    Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of investing
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  • Their contactless wireless charging technology eliminates the need for complex wiring to enable new features and improve product reliability.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But charging for service remains farther down the road.
    Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of charging
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  • Keep in mind, most places charge for filling up balloons, so make sure to inquire about that.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The data reveals that H-1B visas are frequently used to bring in ordinary workers filling routine jobs at much lower wages than their American counterparts.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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