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as in informing
to give information to
the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments
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as in introducing
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 familiarizing
The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Usha Vance, the nation's second lady and wife of Vice President JD Vance, has spent her family's first year in office familiarizing herself with the pitfalls and pleasantries of public service.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
After familiarizing myself with the fleet of horses—including a month-old foal—a small group saddled up for a breathtaking excursion through the scenic mountains.
—Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Stockton Fire officials say Engine 6 from the Company 6/Victory Park fire crew was parked near the Miracle Mile area Sunday night, familiarizing themselves with the district and possible hazards.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
She’s spent several weeks in on rehearsals, familiarizing herself with the choreography and the dancers’ individual performing styles.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
Ellison assumed control of Paramount in August, and has spent the last few months familiarizing himself with Paramount’s workings, and figuring out where resources need to be shifted around.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the beautiful campus, then take advantage of the plethora of programming that’s available to the public as well as students.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Usha Vance, the nation's second lady and wife of Vice President JD Vance, has spent her family's first year in office familiarizing herself with the pitfalls and pleasantries of public service.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
After familiarizing myself with the fleet of horses—including a month-old foal—a small group saddled up for a breathtaking excursion through the scenic mountains.
—Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Stockton Fire officials say Engine 6 from the Company 6/Victory Park fire crew was parked near the Miracle Mile area Sunday night, familiarizing themselves with the district and possible hazards.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
She’s spent several weeks in on rehearsals, familiarizing herself with the choreography and the dancers’ individual performing styles.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2025
Ellison assumed control of Paramount in August, and has spent the last few months familiarizing himself with Paramount’s workings, and figuring out where resources need to be shifted around.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the beautiful campus, then take advantage of the plethora of programming that’s available to the public as well as students.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarizing
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The Green Bay Packers are doing some shuffling at cornerback by adding Benjamin St-Juste while informing Nate Hobbs of a plan to release him a year after signing him to the $48 million, four-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Carita Kim, a PUSD parent ambassador, was among those informing families about the program.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Latest Flavors The team at Reese’s has been busy introducing new variations of its classic candy in recent months.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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The airport was advising passengers to arrive four to five hours before their flights but reduced the recommendation to three to four hours Monday night.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports these recommendations, advising that children as young as 1 can benefit from swimming lessons, depending on their emotional and physical development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The coroner’s role in public health An important role of the coroner’s office is monitoring and educating the public on health risks causing death, Harding said.—
Shannon Tyler
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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This suggests that educating audiences, artists, curators and policy makers about how technology works could shape the future of the technology in the art world.—
Ionela Bara,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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The White House is telling Republicans to refine their immigration messaging as the party stares down the midterm elections, a tacit acknowledgement that its hardline rhetoric about mass deportation risks alienating voters.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Letitia Wilbourn, a Fort Worth resident and a member of the Echo Heights neighborhood association, spoke in opposition to the substation improvements at the Zoning Commission meeting, telling commissioners that substations have led to health problems in the neighborhood.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Seconds spent orienting when a ball is hit to the outfield can lead to a misread or poor jump.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Explain how to avoid twist by orienting the line spool correctly when filling a casting reel versus a spinning reel.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Israel repeatedly raised its air defenses and issued alerts to the public instructing residents to shelter in a safe place.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Activists are also instructing people to keep them out of sight so ICE agents don’t see them and later target them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Now most of the old guard have scrubbed back in for a nine-episode season, which premiered this week on ABC (next day on Hulu), that continues the story of the original characters while acquainting a new generation of interns and colleagues to their comedic chaos.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The challenge will be acquainting full-time workers with the ins and outs of contract careers.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Familiarizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarizing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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