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
To allow the drivers to test their cars and familiarize themselves with the track, there are three practice sessions (FP1, FP2 and FP3) that take place during the first two days.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Throughout the scoring process, Middleton familiarized himself with the world of wilderness therapy and the troubled teen industry.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
There is a lot of overexplanatory dialogue, presumably to familiarize a 2025 audience with the politics of the early ’90s.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Throughout the scoring process, Middleton familiarized himself with the world of wilderness therapy and the troubled teen industry.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
There is a lot of overexplanatory dialogue, presumably to familiarize a 2025 audience with the politics of the early ’90s.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the ongoing government shutdown has also delayed the September jobs report, a key piece of data that typically helps inform Fed decisions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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On a team full of future Hall of Famers, Rojas was the first player to be introduced at the rally.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Galaxy Mapper, author Allie Summers and illustrator Sian James introduce readers to French astrophysicist Hélène Courtois, a working scientist who studies cosmography, or mapping the observable universe.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Drivers are advised to slow down, use caution, and carry winter emergency kits, while outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to prepare for rapidly changing and potentially dangerous weather conditions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Springer advised his teammates simply to be themselves.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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San Diego police’s Homeless Outreach Team has educated homeless people about the safe parking lot program and how to avoid tickets for oversized vehicles, and has helped them get connected with services like housing help.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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His five-year goal is to continue educating people on the practical uses of AI through his dedication to lifelong learning and helping others succeed in the evolving technological world.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Camellias Southerners are well-acquainted with camellias, which are beloved for their cool-season blooms and year-round structure.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The cocktail is a fantastic way to get acquainted with Fernet Branca, and who knows?—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Later in the clip, the dispatcher instructed the friend to lie Naroditsky’s body flat and remove anything from underneath his head, before the friend said that police officers had arrived at the scene.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The grantee is the person who is instructed to receive the assets from the trust (aka, the beneficiary).—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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