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
But Wiseman, a veteran of multiple combat deployments in the Middle East, is accustomed to danger—and he’s used to facing it in pursuit of a larger goal.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The probable cause of the crash was the decision to take off in deteriorating weather conditions, with officials noting the plane was overweight and the density altitude was higher than Reid was accustomed to.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Bill Murray, for one, is accustomed to complex if not disappointing sporting dynamics.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In a world of fractured attention spans, many public figures are accustomed to mining their personal dramas to stay at the top of their audience’s feeds.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
The probable cause of the crash was the decision to take off in deteriorating weather conditions, with officials noting the plane was overweight and the density altitude was higher than Reid was accustomed to.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Bill Murray, for one, is accustomed to complex if not disappointing sporting dynamics.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In a world of fractured attention spans, many public figures are accustomed to mining their personal dramas to stay at the top of their audience’s feeds.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Uranus might introduce job changes and equipment problems in your future.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 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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So, she's had to familiarize herself with the technology to be able to support her clients.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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The researchers also found that being young, female, and well educated increased the odds that someone would be moist averse, as did being disgusted more generally by bodily functions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Valerii was meticulous and detail-oriented, often to a fault.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The facials are thorough and results-oriented, like the Glow Facial which focuses on tightening, toning, and reshaping in a 60 or 90 minute session.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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