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
Gillespie said that could create new barriers for voters accustomed to the current system.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Meal frequency While many dogs are accustomed to eating twice a day, others require smaller portions more frequently.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Democrats, accustomed to rallying against efforts to suppress turnout among their voters, have slipped seamlessly back into that familiar groove.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Younger audiences, already accustomed to subtitles and dubbing through the global rise of K-pop, anime and other international media, proved especially receptive.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
Meal frequency While many dogs are accustomed to eating twice a day, others require smaller portions more frequently.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Democrats, accustomed to rallying against efforts to suppress turnout among their voters, have slipped seamlessly back into that familiar groove.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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These age prediction tools, introduced at the start of 2026, use factors such as the length of time an account has been active and its usage patterns to determine the authentic age of the user.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to familiarize yourself with the equipment before beginning.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Normally restrictive about releasing information on Iranian hits and damage, Israeli authorities in recent days have sought to educate the public about their dangers, which can persist as unexploded bombs on the ground even after civilians leave shelters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saint Joseph School closing The kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic school on High Street in Medford has been serving its mission to educate the faithful since 1929.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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If voters are more future-oriented, that could represent an additional hurdle for the GOP.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The mission ended in 2019, when the probes ran out of fuel and could no longer orient themselves toward the sun.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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