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
Orlando has a large Brazilian community accustomed to cheering on former Orlando City star Kaká and current Orlando Pride star Marta.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The traditional annual review cycle feels antiquated to employees accustomed to real-time responses — annual reviews instead of weekly feedback.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
The idea was that, in case Russia invades, the locals and NATO soldiers should be accustomed to dealing with each other.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
As a native Kentuckian, Gregg is accustomed to those kinds of precautions.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
The traditional annual review cycle feels antiquated to employees accustomed to real-time responses — annual reviews instead of weekly feedback.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
The idea was that, in case Russia invades, the locals and NATO soldiers should be accustomed to dealing with each other.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
As a native Kentuckian, Gregg is accustomed to those kinds of precautions.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
Verb
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Back in the 60s, the seatbelt was introduced that made car passengers safe.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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He’s then introduced to Institute headmistress Ms. Sigsby (Mary-Louise Parker), Dr. Hendricks (Robert Joy) and Head of Security Stackhouse (Julian Richings).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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Leaders considering implementing agentic AI should familiarize themselves with all of the potential hazards, and establish structured oversight frameworks to mitigate them.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Allen recommends familiarizing yourself with your state’s requirements and keeping thorough documentation of your health and employment.—
Staff Author,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2025
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The panel called on the convention crowd to educate themselves on their rights and speak out about their concerns — and not just online.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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And as the number of A schools creeps upward, that’s ignited a debate on whether Florida is grading its schools effectively, and whether grade inflation is masking continued difficulties educating students.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Note that Saturn’s rings are currently oriented nearly edge-on as a result of the planet’s tilt and position in its orbit.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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And every human contrivance is oriented toward an increase of human comfort.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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