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
As a lifelong workaholic, I was accustomed to leaving my home office no earlier than 7 in the evening.
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Dean Koontz, People.com, 20 May 2025
Arizonans are accustomed to seeing western diamondbacks slithering around or sunning themselves on rocks.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
Last year the Village Board voted to require Oak Park homeowners residents to bag their leaves instead of just raking their leaves into the street as they had been accustomed to doing.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Related Stories But many in the business community are skeptical about what the EPR bills will mean for California’s businesses, many of which are not accustomed to the burden of these responsibilities or equipped to comply with the new laws.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
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Dean Koontz, People.com, 20 May 2025
Arizonans are accustomed to seeing western diamondbacks slithering around or sunning themselves on rocks.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
Last year the Village Board voted to require Oak Park homeowners residents to bag their leaves instead of just raking their leaves into the street as they had been accustomed to doing.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Related Stories But many in the business community are skeptical about what the EPR bills will mean for California’s businesses, many of which are not accustomed to the burden of these responsibilities or equipped to comply with the new laws.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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These regulations introduced the filing of a new Form 708 to report these transfers-noncompliance subjects the recipients to significant penalties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This isn’t unusual for rookies who are overloaded by the mental burden of learning a new system while also familiarizing themselves with new personnel and attempting to keep up with the elevated pace of play.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Early wins not only build momentum but also familiarize teams with AI’s capabilities.—
Matthew Putman,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Retail investors shouldn’t be seen as hurdles, but rather as opportunities for widespread adoption, and must be educated for sustainable innovation.—
Joash Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Healthcare providers and community leaders must also educate patients about vaccination benefits, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and those with high exposure.—
Dr. Jerome Adams,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Room for Disagreement Tilson’s campaign, after Cuomo’s, is the most oriented around stopping Mamdani.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
12 June 2025
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Polarization describes what happens when waves are oriented in the same direction.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 June 2025
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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