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
Speaking at a news conference with San Diego police and the FBI the day after the shooting, the Islamic Center’s imam said the mosque was accustomed to receiving hate mail, hateful messages online and hearing passing drivers scream and curse at community members.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
On The Comeback, the flailing sitcom actress Valerie Cherish (played by Lisa Kudrow) is accustomed to sacrificing her dignity for the spotlight.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
For beneficiaries accustomed to paying a $5 or $10 copay for their pharmaceuticals, a $50 copay could still be a big financial barrier.
—Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
For beneficiaries accustomed to paying a $5 or $10 copay for their pharmaceuticals, a $50 copay could still be a big financial barrier.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 6 May 2026
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
On The Comeback, the flailing sitcom actress Valerie Cherish (played by Lisa Kudrow) is accustomed to sacrificing her dignity for the spotlight.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
For beneficiaries accustomed to paying a $5 or $10 copay for their pharmaceuticals, a $50 copay could still be a big financial barrier.
—Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
For beneficiaries accustomed to paying a $5 or $10 copay for their pharmaceuticals, a $50 copay could still be a big financial barrier.
—Jackie Fortiér, NPR, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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Bryant charged Black church members in Kansas City to engage more with the community and introduce practical solutions.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Last season Hustus handled more than 16,000 lobsters all while chatting animatedly with visitors from around the world—and often introducing them to their first tastes of lobster.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Sacramento residents can hear the Hi-Lo warning sound in action and familiarize themselves with emergency evacuation procedures through a video posted on the department’s YouTube page.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Guidance for Out-of-State Injury Claims Those considering a claim may benefit from familiarizing themselves with the legal process and, where appropriate, consulting a qualified Nevada attorney experienced in handling out-of-state injury claims.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The program is a half-day, in-depth course to educate attendees on the principles used by firefighters in suppressing wildland fire and protecting structures in the Wildland Urban Interface, said workshop organizers.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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As the World Cup tourists arrive, the national seashore is educating them about how to stay safe at local beaches.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Morrison’s aesthetic is very oriented toward a kind of richness of interpretation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Birds, fish and turtles orient themselves using Earth's magnetic field as a compass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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