1
as in to inform
to give information to
the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments
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2
as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office
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Recent Examples of familiarize
This will help your dog familiarize themself with the house and reduce the shock when moving day comes.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Santo Wines is arguably the most popular and a fine destination to familiarize yourself with Assyrtiko (Santorini's flagship grape variety).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
While familiarizing himself with the stunt car and parade route, Colligan, driving at about 15 miles per hour, tried to apply the brakes and flipped the vehicle, court records show.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
At the Royal Free, Bean served on the medical wards while Stimson familiarized herself with British surgical practices, working alongside the head orthopedic surgeon.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Santo Wines is arguably the most popular and a fine destination to familiarize yourself with Assyrtiko (Santorini's flagship grape variety).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
While familiarizing himself with the stunt car and parade route, Colligan, driving at about 15 miles per hour, tried to apply the brakes and flipped the vehicle, court records show.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
At the Royal Free, Bean served on the medical wards while Stimson familiarized herself with British surgical practices, working alongside the head orthopedic surgeon.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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Some stories were beautiful, while others were less pleasant, but the mix informed my preparation.—
Elissa Suh,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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They were also informed that the wait for a table exceeded an hour.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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While Zero Day is a six-part thriller show, the series does introduce a cybersecurity term not widely known outside tech circles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Since the last academic year, universities have introduced task forces on antisemitism, heightened security measures and clarified policies toward protests.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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For instance, a donor with a strong financial background could offer guidance on budgeting or cost management, while someone with technology expertise could advise on software solutions for data collection.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The loss of jobs and funding have impacted deep-red districts that went for Trump, whose constituents have delivered such blistering feedback at town halls that GOP leaders have advised Republicans in Congress to quit appearing at such events.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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This measures how much schools actually spend on educating each student.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But they have been educated on the risks of clearing land by burning, of overcultivating, and of smoking in a highly flammable field.—
Sara Miller Llana,
The Christian Science Monitor,
6 Mar. 2025
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Alex Pereira has heard what Magomed Ankalaev and his team have been saying ahead of their light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313 and has told his opposite number to put his money where his mouth is.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Conan O’Brien is welcome back to host the Oscars anytime, Walt Disney TV’s Rob Mills, exec VP of unscripted and alternative entertainment, told Variety Monday morning.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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For those who already love and want to celebrate Hackman, as well as those who want to get acquainted with his work, here are six of his best films and where to watch them.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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This relationship has continued with Linklater’s films Suburbia and Before Midnight, and the distributor is also well acquainted with Hawke, having put out his films Before Midnight, Maggie’s Plan, Maudie, and most recently, Strange Way of Life from Pedro Almodóvar.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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The memo did not mention the directions given by department heads that instructed their workforce not to reply.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Do begin monthly fertilizer applications or use a slow-release fertilizer as instructed on the product label.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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