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
Sacramento residents can hear the Hi-Lo warning sound in action and familiarize themselves with emergency evacuation procedures through a video posted on the department’s YouTube page.
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Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Guidance for Out-of-State Injury Claims Those considering a claim may benefit from familiarizing themselves with the legal process and, where appropriate, consulting a qualified Nevada attorney experienced in handling out-of-state injury claims.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Sixto emphasized the importance of bringing financial education to Cubans on the island to familiarize them with how a stock exchange operates and the prospects for acquiring shares.
—Sarah Moreno
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
With this in mind, familiarize your child with the support available to them and how to access it.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 May 2026
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Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Guidance for Out-of-State Injury Claims Those considering a claim may benefit from familiarizing themselves with the legal process and, where appropriate, consulting a qualified Nevada attorney experienced in handling out-of-state injury claims.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Sixto emphasized the importance of bringing financial education to Cubans on the island to familiarize them with how a stock exchange operates and the prospects for acquiring shares.
—Sarah Moreno
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
With this in mind, familiarize your child with the support available to them and how to access it.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been informed by the NFL that the league will not hold a supplemental draft prior to the 2026 season.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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More bills have been introduced this year than last, including by Republicans, said Justine Gluck, policy director of the Future of Privacy Forum, a nonprofit that advocates for data privacy in technology and whose members are from industry, academia and civic groups.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The brand quickly brought new models to market and introduced a novel come-to-the-customer sales and service experience that let buyers bypass dealerships—Genesis was sold and serviced through existing Hyundai stores.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Its drone warfare teams are now advising NATO nations (and regularly beating them in war game simulations).—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Authorities advised sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activity as smoke levels increase.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Originally established to support anonymous crime-tip programs, the event has grown to help fund specialized equipment for local law enforcement, provide youth scholarships and educate participants about crime prevention efforts in the community.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Its job is to educate the public, adopt regulations and investigate, audit and penalize businesses that mishandle personal information.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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She was acquainted with many of the painters, musicians, and writers who lived near her.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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Canon and the victim were loosely acquainted through mutual friends and were with a group of friends at a nearby business before the assault, according to police.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Instead of paying for a dedicated customer relationship management (CRM) or project management tool, or a customer service platform, a business could theoretically instruct an AI agent to handle all of it.—
Tyler Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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If there was any threshold of flooding at which sheltering in place would be abandoned and campers would be instructed how and where to evacuate to higher ground, that plan would have been known only to the camp’s co-executive director, Dick Eastland.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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