1
as in to inform
to give information to
the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments
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2
as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office
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Recent Examples of familiarize
Now that Crew 10 has arrived, Hague, Gorbunov, Wilmore and Williams will help familiarize their replacements with space station operations before undocking and returning to Earth next week with a splashdown in the Gulf near the coast of Florida.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Members of the Blue Origin staff will familiarize the crew with the layout of the capsule, including the location of the cameras and oxygen mask, as well as how to correspond with ground control.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Johnson recommends familiarizing yourself with airplane safety features, including emergency exits.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Now though, 'F1' is expected to expand Formula One's reach further, helping fans familiarize themselves with the sport.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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William Harwood, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Members of the Blue Origin staff will familiarize the crew with the layout of the capsule, including the location of the cameras and oxygen mask, as well as how to correspond with ground control.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Johnson recommends familiarizing yourself with airplane safety features, including emergency exits.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Now though, 'F1' is expected to expand Formula One's reach further, helping fans familiarize themselves with the sport.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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The film also stars Dave Bautista as Steve, the show’s producer who informs Shelly that her longtime gig is coming to an end.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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One of the missionaries immediately texted their social media group informing everyone what was happening and asked for prayers.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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The incoming executive’s calendar should repeat the tour, introducing themselves and their vision for the organization’s future.—
Victoria Burkhart,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This weekend’s event is headlined by a 250-lap main event that introduces a promoter’s caution, which track officials can deploy before Lap 220.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents in areas with excessive heat to wear light clothing, drink lots of water, use their air conditioning and avoid from exerting themselves outside in order to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The release advises anyone with further information to contact the North Little Rock Department Tip Line at (501) 680-8439 or Detective Adam Williams at 501-771-7167.—
Parker Mancino,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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From tackling the country’s vicious dictatorship to honing in on intimate personal narratives while shattering taboos, Chilean documentary filmmakers continue to push boundaries and adapt to the pulse of broader social cues, committing to wide-ranging themes that not only educate, but enthral.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Robots surveil the streets as police officers, educate students as teachers and deliver packages as postal employees.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sean O’Byrne, executive director of the Downtown Council, told the committee that there is a series of blighted buildings downtown that are causing an economic drain and offsetting development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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Keller is intimately acquainted with that kind of challenge.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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In addition to learning the tools and tasks, the new addition must also get acquainted with the people and the company culture, which takes time and delays production.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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That’s evidently false in the cases involving the Alien Enemies Act—last month, the Supreme Court instructed that challenges to Trump’s actions had to be brought as habeas cases.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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His work far from finished, Jim is immediately instructed to reach into Royce’s open chest cavity and aid in the surgery.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
12 May 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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