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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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
The event commenced with practice matches, allowing teams to familiarize themselves with the event and their competitors while refining their strategies and implementing last-minute improvements to their robots.
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Claire Lin and Kyle Vu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
After finding a favorite virtual studio, Lewitt recommends users spend time there and familiarize themselves with its characteristics just as would happen in a real studio.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Beginner lessons start with a briefing on ocean safety and surf etiquette, before moving into waist deep water where students can familiarize themselves with their longboards.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Hague and Gorbunov helped their Starliner crewmates familiarize themselves with the Crew 9 Dragon.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Claire Lin and Kyle Vu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
After finding a favorite virtual studio, Lewitt recommends users spend time there and familiarize themselves with its characteristics just as would happen in a real studio.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Beginner lessons start with a briefing on ocean safety and surf etiquette, before moving into waist deep water where students can familiarize themselves with their longboards.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Hague and Gorbunov helped their Starliner crewmates familiarize themselves with the Crew 9 Dragon.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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His mother informs Mel and his sister that their father will be out on day release but urges them not to share their address with him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Different experiences inform a more complete understanding of the problem and potential solutions.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
10 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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Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Hollywood used the enormous Technicolor cameras — which required special color consultants to advise on cinematography, costumes, and sets — for its biggest productions, especially musicals, up until the mid-1950s, when the old Studio System started to crumble.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, smartphone users are advised to watch for signs that their own phones may have been compromised.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 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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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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Her aunt would often call Valdes’ mom from Florida, telling her their family would be safer here.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Frank first became acquainted with impact investing, however, during the anti-Apartheid movement.—
Frank Altman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Brandt was acquainted with Louisville athletic director Josh Heird from Heird’s time as Villanova’s deputy AD between 2019 and 2022.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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An immigration attorney told ABC7 that individuals received a text instructing them to appear for a routine case review in the South Loop, only to be detained shortly after.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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But the next stage involves AIs which can perform specific actions, whether booking airline tickets or designing software, when instructed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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