as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
a training program to orient new employees to the requirements and dimensions of the job
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Recent Examples of orient
The United States, however, presumably founded in order to rid citizens of the weight of history and tradition and to orient them toward a continuously improving future, offered more, and alluringly different, temptations.
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Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the target area is reached, an external magnetic field is applied to orient the sampling port of the capsule robot toward the intestinal fluid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2025
Ken Goff served as the executive chef at the time, with music oriented toward the local jazz scene.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Originally bred as a fighting dog, the AKC says responsible breeders now produce sweet-natured, extremely loyal and family-oriented dogs, but advises that their fighting instinct still lies within, and the breed may not do well at dog parks or as part of a home with multiple male dogs.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the target area is reached, an external magnetic field is applied to orient the sampling port of the capsule robot toward the intestinal fluid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2025
Ken Goff served as the executive chef at the time, with music oriented toward the local jazz scene.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Originally bred as a fighting dog, the AKC says responsible breeders now produce sweet-natured, extremely loyal and family-oriented dogs, but advises that their fighting instinct still lies within, and the breed may not do well at dog parks or as part of a home with multiple male dogs.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orient
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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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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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The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Some archaeologists believe that the Ancient Egyptians may have orientated the Great Pyramids of Giza to face an alignment of the stars Kochab and Mizar - a star in the Big Dipper asterism - which were on opposite sides of the celestial pole around that era.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 May 2025
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“Orient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orient. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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