familiarizes

Definition of familiarizesnext
present tense third-person singular of familiarize

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Recent Examples of familiarizes Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026 This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarizes
Verb
  • His experience high up in department leadership and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in the jails and familiarity with how immigration enforcement intersects with the county jails informs his plans, Corbett said.
    Sierra van der Brug, Daily News, 28 May 2026
  • Asteroid Day is a global awareness campaign that informs people about the risks associated with asteroid impacts.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The group is suddenly upended when one couple -- Anne and Nick (Kenney-Silver and Steve Carrell, respectively) -- abruptly divorces and Nick introduces the group to a younger girlfriend, Ginny (Henningsen).
    Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 28 May 2026
  • In addition to Farrell, Season 2 of Sugar introduces new cast members Jin Ha, Raymond Lee, Tony Dalton, Laura Donnelly and Sasha Calle, along with special guest star Shea Whigham.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The table tells a harsher story.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Titanic Sinks Tonight tells the story of the final hours of the most famous sea disaster of all time.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Part of the Who HQ series, this book educates readers about LGBTQ+ activist Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected in California.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • For those looking to also get plastic surgery, Zavala advises them to do their research.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • Zhao advises never to try to time the housing market (as a buyer).
    Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • This portion instructs Claude to be attentive to the well-being of users.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • When the external environment reaches above 25 degrees Celsius, or 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the brain’s hypothalamus instructs the glands to release sweat.
    Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026

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“Familiarizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarizes. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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