FAMILIARIZING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

familiarizing

verb

present participle of familiarize

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 Our World Cup homepage has the major stories, but a good place to start is familiarizing yourself with the top 50 players of the tournament. —

Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 June 2026 Guidance for Out-of-State Injury Claims Those considering a claim may benefit from familiarizing themselves with the legal process and, where appropriate, consulting a qualified Nevada attorney experienced in handling out-of-state injury claims. —

Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start by familiarizing themselves with the current mortgage interest rate climate. —

Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026 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. —

Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 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 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

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Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026