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
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
See All Example Sentences for familiarize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
Verb
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Detainees were not informed of their destination, with many fearing they were being deported, according to Jerez-Robles' family.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Other apps have introduced similar height filters (though Tinder remains the most popular among them — at least 14% of American adults have used it, per Pew Research Center).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
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
Verb
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First, start with shattering functional silos, the researchers advise.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Whether ships will sail from homeports during storms, the cruise company advises guests and future cruisers to opt-in to text alerts to get messages regarding on schedule changes.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Many school districts pay private providers to educate students with special needs.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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The hands-on displays are designed to educate about teamwork, deduction, health care, coordination, agility and cognitive thinking, among others.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 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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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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In this case, the first task is to acquaint the local populace with the new part-owner and his significance before the franchise can capitalize on his worldwide stature in the sport.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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Downtown Nuuk is easily walkable, and the two-hour Jewels of Nuuk guided walking tour is a good way to get acquainted with the city, while Tupilak Travel guides visitors to a local’s home to experience the local social tradition of kaffemik.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 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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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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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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