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
Good news for Warner Bros. Discovery, the theatrical release of James Gunn’s Superman seems to be driving audiences to familiarize themselves with more DC offerings.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Brown, who spent the majority of 2024 recovering from an ACL tear, is further familiarizing himself with the system that may afford him his best opportunity to start.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Like other personal finance applications, the early setup steps involve connecting your online bank accounts and working your way through the Preferences menu to familiarize yourself with the program’s features.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
Verden said Fourth of July event attendees should familiarize themselves with venue layouts, and read website descriptions of events before attending.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Brown, who spent the majority of 2024 recovering from an ACL tear, is further familiarizing himself with the system that may afford him his best opportunity to start.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Like other personal finance applications, the early setup steps involve connecting your online bank accounts and working your way through the Preferences menu to familiarize yourself with the program’s features.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
Verden said Fourth of July event attendees should familiarize themselves with venue layouts, and read website descriptions of events before attending.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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During the conversation: • Lead with curiosity informed by intelligence, not information dumps.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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She's also led initiatives within Cincinnati Preschool Promise like Preschool Chats, Coffee & Conversations and newsletters informing providers and parents of all the inner workings of the group.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her lips, on the other hand, introduced rosy color to the even-toned base.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump introduced steep triple-digit tariffs on Chinese goods earlier this year, only to drastically reduce them later while the two sides negotiate a trade deal.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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These services include research, analysis, advising, consulting, benchmarking, acquisition matchmaking and video and speaking sponsorships.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With more than two decades of experience, Rodriguez advises studios, streamers and independent producers on how to effectively position and market projects to diverse global audiences.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Born in 1972 in Agrigento in Sicily, Barba was educated at the Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Aug. 2025
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Altogether, 467 Wisconsin schools that educate more than 80% of the state's high school juniors are signed up this year.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Christophe Magny, head of the Aude region fire brigade, told BFMTV that extreme weather conditions combining low humidity (25%), wind at more than 30km/h and temperatures around 35 degree celsius, created ideal conditions for the fire to spread.—
Pierre Barin,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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The relationship between Perry and Trudeau is real, another source told the outlet.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Aug. 2025
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Just last year, Wall Street firms including JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley were rolling out cognitive assistants based on OpenAI models to get employees acquainted with the technology.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Dawn Spears, a Narragansett artist and culture bearer, is well acquainted with this relationship to the land.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
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As the experts noted, the executive order only instructs the Department of Labor to review existing regulations and guidance around alternative investments.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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For Nautilus and Mach-E vehicle owners, Ford will mail owner notification letters instructing them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the part replaced.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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