as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
a training program to orient new employees to the requirements and dimensions of the job
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Recent Examples of orient
But the team behind the new work, based in Spain, was working with bulk nanotube fibers, which are a mixture of nanotubes of various lengths bundled into a larger fiber, with most individual nanotubes oriented along the fiber’s long axis.
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ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Clients at each Esports location enter the league with a four- to six-week period that helps orient them to the program and identify goals.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Alignment lasers and the ship’s gyro-compass ensured the rotors were plumb and correctly oriented.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Becoming known as reliable, detail-oriented, and relentlessly hardworking is what builds the foundation for everything that comes next, the 58-year-old said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Clients at each Esports location enter the league with a four- to six-week period that helps orient them to the program and identify goals.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Alignment lasers and the ship’s gyro-compass ensured the rotors were plumb and correctly oriented.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Becoming known as reliable, detail-oriented, and relentlessly hardworking is what builds the foundation for everything that comes next, the 58-year-old said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Uranus might introduce job changes and equipment problems in your future.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Terracycle, a recycling company with a major distribution center in Aurora, will also be on-site to educate the community about waste diversion and creating a zero-carbon footprint, according to the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the heart of this is also the aim to create an ecosystem for young filmmakers – one that empowers and educates them on the importance of marketing and distribution so that great stories don’t just get made, but truly reach audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Data Centers The CEO has sought to re-orientate the company’s products toward sectors with strong cyclical growth trends globally.—
Bloomberg,
Twin Cities,
20 Jan. 2026
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They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Orient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orient. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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