Thesaurus results for ACCUSTOM

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 Qatar, a gas-rich monarchy in the Persian Gulf, is accustomed to walking a fine line. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026 In an industry accustomed to examining every step between sourcing and final delivery for waste, delay and unnecessary cost, the hydrogen supply chain deserves the same scrutiny. — Josh McMorrow, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 For an American audience accustomed to massive three-row crossovers and premium haulers, the E-Space dumps the faux-off-road aesthetic of modern SUVs. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 With Sumrall taking over the Gators this season after going 43-12 across four seasons at Troy and Tulane, his family hasn't necessarily been accustomed to losing, especially in games the coach's teams are heavily favored to win. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accustom

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Even the afternoon’s custom table runners, made from archival fabric by FIT Menswear students, nodded to the designer’s signature ikat print, first introduced in 1983.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
The first in the ACOTAR series, the romantasy novel introduces us to Feyre Archeron, a human woman who agrees to go live in the fairie realm of Prythian in order to save her family.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of introduce

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Most Formula 1 weekends open with three practice sessions, during which drivers and teams experiment with their cars and power settings, and familiarize themselves with the course.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Eadie said the event brings visitors to the area well before race day as athletes arrive to train, familiarize themselves with the course and acclimate to the region.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of familiarize

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Faculty are chosen based on their track record of educating Black students.

— Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
He was educated at Middlebury College, and lived in New York City for 15 years, before settling back on the farm with his wife, Olga, and their children, Fiona and Abraham.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of educate

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Businesses are oriented around customer retention, and a 5% increase in customer retention can have exponential values in terms of long-tail capital.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
The same study found that authentic leadership, oriented toward organizational benefit rather than personal positioning, directly offset that defensive pattern.

— Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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