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
Lavar Scott is accustomed to reaching top speeds around a racetrack.
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Devin Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
El Mercadito, a new weekly outdoor market near San Jose’s SAP Center, is attracting both visitors and vendors accustomed to selling their products at the venerable Berryessa Flea Market, whose future is uncertain.
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Asher Rae Aguirre,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Even for a party accustomed to searing debates between progressives and moderates, the schism over Israel has been blistering.
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Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
O’Neal was accustomed to championship basketball before the Heat acquired him.
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James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Devin Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
El Mercadito, a new weekly outdoor market near San Jose’s SAP Center, is attracting both visitors and vendors accustomed to selling their products at the venerable Berryessa Flea Market, whose future is uncertain.
—
Asher Rae Aguirre,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Even for a party accustomed to searing debates between progressives and moderates, the schism over Israel has been blistering.
—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
O’Neal was accustomed to championship basketball before the Heat acquired him.
—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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Recently, Meta introduced consumer and business paid subscription plans for its Family of Apps and a new suite of Meta One (AI) subscription offerings.
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Before the game, the Sox ran a video tribute and then introduced the players and manager Tony La Russa.
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With few resources to train or familiarize staff with AI, agencies are often left with a workforce frustrated or unequipped to experiment and use it.
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Online, as well, organizations like Arm the Dolls focus on education and resources that help trans and marginalized people purchase and familiarize themselves with guns.
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Originally established to support anonymous crime-tip programs, the event has grown to help fund specialized equipment for local law enforcement, provide youth scholarships and educate participants about crime prevention efforts in the community.
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Its job is to educate the public, adopt regulations and investigate, audit and penalize businesses that mishandle personal information.
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The main living spaces are oriented toward the lake, where floor-to-ceiling glass and retractable doors open to terraces that turn the view into a constant companion.
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Brian went over the pictures and oriented them with our copy of the Mistassini aerial chart.
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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