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
Good news for Warner Bros. Discovery, the theatrical release of James Gunn’s Superman seems to be driving audiences to familiarize themselves with more DC offerings.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Brown, who spent the majority of 2024 recovering from an ACL tear, is further familiarizing himself with the system that may afford him his best opportunity to start.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Like other personal finance applications, the early setup steps involve connecting your online bank accounts and working your way through the Preferences menu to familiarize yourself with the program’s features.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
Verden said Fourth of July event attendees should familiarize themselves with venue layouts, and read website descriptions of events before attending.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Brown, who spent the majority of 2024 recovering from an ACL tear, is further familiarizing himself with the system that may afford him his best opportunity to start.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Like other personal finance applications, the early setup steps involve connecting your online bank accounts and working your way through the Preferences menu to familiarize yourself with the program’s features.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
Verden said Fourth of July event attendees should familiarize themselves with venue layouts, and read website descriptions of events before attending.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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During the conversation: • Lead with curiosity informed by intelligence, not information dumps.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The population count also informs how the government allocates federal funding for programs and public services including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Pixel 10 Pro line (including the regular Pro, and both the Pro XL and Pro Fold) will introduce new features in hardware and software, as with any manufacturer’s launch of a flagship device.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Three years earlier, Google researchers introduced the transformer, a type of neural network that can analyze and reproduce mathematical patterns in text.—
Webb Wright,
Scientific American,
18 Aug. 2025
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These services include research, analysis, advising, consulting, benchmarking, acquisition matchmaking and video and speaking sponsorships.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Local nonprofit Friends of Cibola NWR also advised boaters to avoid the area in a Facebook post.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Born in 1972 in Agrigento in Sicily, Barba was educated at the Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Aug. 2025
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That her book and advocacy can educate and, over time, effect change.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But actress Helen Mirren recently told Saga Magazine that taking that route would produce an entirely different film.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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Someone might be stalking you; someone might say something nice to your face and then run out and tell [the tabloids].—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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That's where Chad Volk, who opened LC Car Care in Lake Crystal in 2018, became well acquainted with the 2015 Edge.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Those who call the Sheriff’s for assistance may at least be acquainted with their operations, Hebeler said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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As the experts noted, the executive order only instructs the Department of Labor to review existing regulations and guidance around alternative investments.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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For Nautilus and Mach-E vehicle owners, Ford will mail owner notification letters instructing them to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the part replaced.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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