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
Their approach is all about familiarizing themselves with every client and crafting communications that are aligned with their goals and values.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Like a fireside chat with FDR, this tradition familiarized the man.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
There wasn’t much time to familiarize yourselves with the 2025 TSSAA football season.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
These provide an in-depth view of customer touchpoints from start to finish, enabling organizations to deeply familiarize themselves with customer motivations.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Like a fireside chat with FDR, this tradition familiarized the man.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
There wasn’t much time to familiarize yourselves with the 2025 TSSAA football season.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
These provide an in-depth view of customer touchpoints from start to finish, enabling organizations to deeply familiarize themselves with customer motivations.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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For Zirk, informing the public is vital in ensuring the region does not become overlooked.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Yeah Yeahs as they were introduced, setting up a campy whodunit with a 1980s look.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The change seems to set back even further Stockdale’s original vision to introduce new jobs, boost attractions and break open a fortress-like property that has divided downtown communities.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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They’re known as a group of antiheroes who take matters into their own hands, despite what the world’s governments advise.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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Responses to the post quickly advised the mother against speaking to the other parent in favor of keeping her daughter’s trust.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Local officials, as well as nonprofit and community groups, are also making efforts to educate residents about their rights and keep them informed about the imminent federal operation.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Another told Feltner to call a township trustee.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Without a doubt, egg salad is something that Southerners are well-acquainted with.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos are well-acquainted with Burrow by now, and not in a good way.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks revamped in-store condiment offerings, instructed store workers to write personal messages on cups again and aims to have drinks prepared in under four minutes.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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When using this approach, try to find recipes that already instruct you to use an alternative flour.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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