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
The extreme temperatures are also impacting visitors accustomed to cooler climates.
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Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Both regions have robust local entertainment traditions whose audiences are accustomed to consuming content in their native languages.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
That lone elk was accustomed to staying on the move.
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Both regions have robust local entertainment traditions whose audiences are accustomed to consuming content in their native languages.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
That lone elk was accustomed to staying on the move.
—
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accustom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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More bills have been introduced this year than last, including by Republicans, said Justine Gluck, policy director of the Future of Privacy Forum, a nonprofit that advocates for data privacy in technology and whose members are from industry, academia and civic groups.
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The brand quickly brought new models to market and introduced a novel come-to-the-customer sales and service experience that let buyers bypass dealerships—Genesis was sold and serviced through existing Hyundai stores.
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With few resources to train or familiarize staff with AI, agencies are often left with a workforce frustrated or unequipped to experiment and use it.
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Online, as well, organizations like Arm the Dolls focus on education and resources that help trans and marginalized people purchase and familiarize themselves with guns.
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Originally established to support anonymous crime-tip programs, the event has grown to help fund specialized equipment for local law enforcement, provide youth scholarships and educate participants about crime prevention efforts in the community.
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Its job is to educate the public, adopt regulations and investigate, audit and penalize businesses that mishandle personal information.
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Stanton, by far the most science-fiction-oriented of Pixar auteurs, has a habit of merging high-tech futurism and grand-scale optimism.
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The course has also oriented itself towards sustainability.
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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