as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life
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Recent Examples of accustom
Tweed and Vietti, both of Bakersfield, are accustomed to encountering suicidal people.
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Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
It’s been a long time since South Texas politics has produced such an unusual and high-stakes congressional race as this year’s battle between a two-term Republican incumbent and her Democratic opponent, a charismatic political neophyte who’s accustomed to being in the public eye.
—Joe Holley, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Searching for solutions The outbreak of fighting in the center of Khartoum in 2023 was a shock even for people accustomed to instability and conflict throughout the country’s turbulent recent history.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
But on days of heavy rain, like Wyandotte is accustomed to during the summer months, wastewater can flood over the dam that separates those pipe systems.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
It’s been a long time since South Texas politics has produced such an unusual and high-stakes congressional race as this year’s battle between a two-term Republican incumbent and her Democratic opponent, a charismatic political neophyte who’s accustomed to being in the public eye.
—Joe Holley, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Searching for solutions The outbreak of fighting in the center of Khartoum in 2023 was a shock even for people accustomed to instability and conflict throughout the country’s turbulent recent history.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
But on days of heavy rain, like Wyandotte is accustomed to during the summer months, wastewater can flood over the dam that separates those pipe systems.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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He was introduced at a rally alongside San Diego Bay.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Spirit introduced itself to the market, five years later, as Charter One.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance need to familiarize themselves with the mortgage interest rate climate before getting started.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Is there anything that can be done to re-familiarize them with the length of the windows?—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Terracycle, a recycling company with a major distribution center in Aurora, will also be on-site to educate the community about waste diversion and creating a zero-carbon footprint, according to the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the heart of this is also the aim to create an ecosystem for young filmmakers – one that empowers and educates them on the importance of marketing and distribution so that great stories don’t just get made, but truly reach audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The heated chamber was thoughtfully oriented toward the lake for a tranquil water view, which allows Henkemeyer to relax, reflect, and connect with her roots.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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New York City’s ambitious administration led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a new Film Commissioner very much in the mold — youthful, aspirational and goal-oriented.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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