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
Stockton Fire officials say Engine 6 from the Company 6/Victory Park fire crew was parked near the Miracle Mile area Sunday night, familiarizing themselves with the district and possible hazards.
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Travelers can familiarize themselves with the islands’ history during a visit to the Turks and Caicos National Museum.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Before his guests arrived, O'Leary printed out the Marty Supreme script to familiarize himself with the role.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
She’s spent several weeks in on rehearsals, familiarizing herself with the choreography and the dancers’ individual performing styles.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Travelers can familiarize themselves with the islands’ history during a visit to the Turks and Caicos National Museum.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Before his guests arrived, O'Leary printed out the Marty Supreme script to familiarize himself with the role.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
She’s spent several weeks in on rehearsals, familiarizing herself with the choreography and the dancers’ individual performing styles.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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Several speakers said their concern was less about state law itself and more about communication, questioning whether parents would be informed when their child seeks services.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sources close to Cangé, who was promoted to his job without going through the normal police leadership channels, claim that he was informed by his supporters on the presidential council that the summons had been canceled.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Lisianthus Vintage Wide-brim Fedora Hat I was first introduced to fine Italian hats through the older men and women in my family.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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In a Facebook post, the CAIC advised skiers to be aware of areas with the highest avalanche danger.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Last January, Navajo leaders advised citizens to carry their Certificate of Indian Blood or tribal identification card.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Remittance transfer providers have to make some decisions about what transfers to consider taxable, how to survive internal audit, and how to educate their customers.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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According to Ilko, many landscapers do not yet know about the Zone Zero requirements and his HOA has started educating them when plans are submitted for approval.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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So Kansans are well acquainted with the drink, but most of the rest of us aren’t.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hudson and Toney go a ways back — Toney went to school with Hudson’s mom, and each other’s families are acquainted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police said that Hounsou was instructed both on how to obtain a temporary protective order and how the eviction process works in the county.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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Brock got the cash, and the scammer instructed him to deliver the money in a package to the driver of the car in his driveway, according to a civil lawsuit filed by Toland-Hall's estate, which was obtained by USA Today.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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