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as in informed
to give information to
the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments
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as in introduced
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 familiarized
The job, Nguyen said, familiarized him with the inner workings of restaurants and their safety regulations.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Fincke and Yui familiarized Williams with space station hardware, operations and systems.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The singer is already fluent in Spanish and Catalan, but familiarized herself with 12 other languages, including English, Latin, Italian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Arabic, Sicilian, Mandarin, Hebrew, Portuguese, and French — just to name a few.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Virtual and physical demonstrations and presentations familiarized the audience, a cross-section of entertainment, finance and technology pros, with the companies’ innovations and ambitions.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 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
Walmart said that ChatGPT will learn and predict customers' shopping needs aimed at creating a more convenient experience — a move away from the traditional dynamic of a search bar returning a long list of items, which has been familiarized by Amazon .
—Matthew J. Belvedere,paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Like a fireside chat with FDR, this tradition familiarized the man.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
As Switzer familiarized himself with the team, at the same time, some players took advantage of the new environment.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Fincke and Yui familiarized Williams with space station hardware, operations and systems.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The singer is already fluent in Spanish and Catalan, but familiarized herself with 12 other languages, including English, Latin, Italian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Arabic, Sicilian, Mandarin, Hebrew, Portuguese, and French — just to name a few.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Virtual and physical demonstrations and presentations familiarized the audience, a cross-section of entertainment, finance and technology pros, with the companies’ innovations and ambitions.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 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
Walmart said that ChatGPT will learn and predict customers' shopping needs aimed at creating a more convenient experience — a move away from the traditional dynamic of a search bar returning a long list of items, which has been familiarized by Amazon .
—Matthew J. Belvedere,paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Like a fireside chat with FDR, this tradition familiarized the man.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
As Switzer familiarized himself with the team, at the same time, some players took advantage of the new environment.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarized
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The judge immediately informed them that the lawyer had not filed the necessary paperwork.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shaped by women who lead recognizable organizations and informed by real-world experience, the platform prioritizes long-form thought leadership that professionals trust.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Assemblyman Matt Haney on Monday introduced a bill that would levy a 50% tax on the profits of private immigration detention centers in the state.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Supporters expect the other measures to be introduced in the coming weeks.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Irving, police advised drivers Wednesday morning to take it slow after officers responded to multiple crashes and traffic hazards related to the icy conditions.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The irony is that many of these leaders are well advised.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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That wasn’t the only throwback for investors accustomed to Netflix’s recent track record of non-stop growth in users and revenue.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Oswaldo Pinto is accustomed to disappointments during shopping excursions to buy food for his family.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The daily average of TikTok uninstalls are up nearly 150% in the last five days compared to the last three months, market firm SensorTower told CNBC on Monday.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Atkinson, the high performance director and national coach of Swimming Canada, told CBC he was disappointed with Kharun’s decision.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Get acquainted with flora along the Cholla Cactus Garden Nature Trail, a flat loop through 10 acres of cacti and bushes where something colorful is usually blooming any time of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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And while not all events and museum admissions are free, many are, and offer a nice way to get acquainted with some terrific galleries and exhibits without spending a dime.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Before the shooting, agents were conducting enforcement operations as civilians shouted and blew whistles, with authorities saying the crowd was instructed to remain on the sidewalk to avoid interfering with law enforcement activity.—
Greg Wehner , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Residents were instructed to shut doors and windows, turn off heating and ventilation systems, and stay indoors.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Katharine was enrolled at the Misses Raysons’ School for girls on West 75th Street, a private school that educated its students all the way through high school.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many are wealthier and more educated than longstanding Idaho residents, Lyons said.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Familiarized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarized. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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