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
Explore by Boat The best way to familiarize yourself with the region and its stunning scope is by boat—touring by car promises lots of time on winding roads sitting in traffic.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This is similar to the Shot Guides found in DJI's Mimo app and is a fun way to get started with the gimbal and familiarize yourself with its features.
—PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Before beginning the new 10 episodes for Season 3, familiarize yourself with the series' beloved characters.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Speaking to Billboard in a new profile, Erivo laughed off the outcry and suggested naysayers better familiarize themselves with Andrew Lloyd Webber's works.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 June 2025
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This is similar to the Shot Guides found in DJI's Mimo app and is a fun way to get started with the gimbal and familiarize yourself with its features.
—PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Before beginning the new 10 episodes for Season 3, familiarize yourself with the series' beloved characters.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Speaking to Billboard in a new profile, Erivo laughed off the outcry and suggested naysayers better familiarize themselves with Andrew Lloyd Webber's works.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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However, not all states have the same laws, so in most joint legal custody arrangements, both parents must be informed of and agree to major medical and mental health decisions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Sen Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, moved to limit Trump's powers by introducing a floor resolution that would require approval from Congress before the U.S. could get involved in a military conflict with Iran.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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One bill has passed in the House and two bills have been introduced in the Senate.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
19 June 2025
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Don't toss it immediately, advises Mather at URI, because identifying some key information about the tick can help determine your risks.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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As Forbes contributor Benjamin Laker advises, aiming for a realistic target, like a 5–10% raise, is key to negotiation success, especially when aligning your request with business goals.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Instead, follow new rules: Entertain first, then inspire or educate.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Elite provides hybrid education and online school — mainly homeschooling — to about 1,800 students who are primarily taught by their parents or private vendors who Elite pays to educate its students.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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There is no single blueprint for what a sporting director should look like, but multiple sources have told The Athletic that Newcastle are leaning towards the architect model: someone to direct all football operations.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Speaking of which, here’s where audiences first became acquainted with Ewan McGregor, who alongside Kerry Fox and Christopher Eccleston serves up so much charismatic, 20-something rebellious swagger that he was destined to become a movie star.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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As the climate warms and tick populations proliferate, there’s a good chance that in many parts of the U.S., you’ll get intimately acquainted with one this summer.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Before doing anything else, inspect the inside of the grill for any grease build-up, Carothers instructs.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Prompting would entail instructing a model to respond to certain queries in a specific way, whereas weights influence an AI model’s decision-making process.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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