accustoming

verb

present participle of accustom
as in introducing
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 Synonyms for accustoming
  1. introducing
  2. familiarizing
  3. educating
  4. orienting
Verb
  • The evening kicked off with Tarantino introducing the film and shared that had not seen the film at that theater.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The question is whether the new Atlas makes everyday family life easier without introducing a fresh collection of things to complain about.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of introducing
Verb
  • High Proof is clearly a heck of a place to start familiarizing yourself.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But at this stage, Gilman, who has five years experience but came in as a free agent, is still familiarizing himself with the playbook.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiarizing
Verb
  • As such, continued awareness of ongoing ICE activities and educating people about their rights is core to the NWI Community Response Team’s mission.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Faculty are chosen based on their track record of educating Black students.
    — Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of educating
Verb
  • Re-orienting your attitude toward the earth to be one of stewardship, rather than ownership, feels like the play.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • The same goes for orienting the couch at the right distance and viewing angle.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of orienting
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