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accustom

verb

ə-ˈkə-stəm

Definition of accustom

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 Such an alliance requires new ways of thinking, says Storin, to which some advertisers may not be accustomed. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 July 2026 Arteta must also like that Alvarez is accustomed to breaking down low defensive blocks. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Discussions about major leaguers playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics baseball tournament are in the early stages, with players accustomed to top hotels seeking assurances of quality accommodations. — Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Shay’s family came from Chicago, their bodies unfamiliar with the Atlantic’s endless heave, accustomed to the gentler surf of Lake Michigan. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accustom

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Much like her corgis, Queen Elizabeth was introduced to horses as a young girl.

— Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
The Boeing 767, introduced in 1982, is regarded as a reliable workhorse of the skies, in contrast to the beleaguered reputation of the Boeing 737 MAX, which lost faith with customers early, after two fatal crashes.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduce

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At the end of the day, Enterprise is a show best enjoyed by Star Trek fans who like to pore over the Memory Alpha wiki and familiarize themselves with Trek minutiae.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
The following are key fridge components with which to familiarize yourself.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of familiarize

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The American research university has earned an extraordinary degree of autonomy because society has historically trusted universities to pursue knowledge, educate citizens and serve the public good with integrity.

— David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Universities educate the next generation of scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.

— H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of educate

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On a tight deadline, a chatbot can quickly surface papers, summarize unfamiliar material and help a communicator get oriented.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Projecting a message of being reasonable and results-oriented doesn’t typically lead to lots of emotional displays and fierce online battles.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

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