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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After 16 years years working on a series of stand-up shows oriented around longform storytelling — Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening being the most famous — Ari Shaffir is winding down his work in the space with the new seven-episode series, The End.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Today, the original section of the house revolves around entertaining, with its minimal, almost monastic interior oriented around a 13-foot-long vintage table that draws guests together for intimate dinners.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
The idea is that cities should be designed so residents can orient themselves, understand their environment and feel a sense of agency within it.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
At the same time, D’Amaro is super detail-oriented.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Today, the original section of the house revolves around entertaining, with its minimal, almost monastic interior oriented around a 13-foot-long vintage table that draws guests together for intimate dinners.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
The idea is that cities should be designed so residents can orient themselves, understand their environment and feel a sense of agency within it.
—Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
At the same time, D’Amaro is super detail-oriented.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orient
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The North End Zone lounge and suites The field-level floor of the North End Zone will introduce fans to a classier, more neutral part of the structure.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Members of the United States Congress recently introduced bills that would provide money to Americans to offset the cost of tariffs.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Developers — as well as Fort Worth District 3 council member Michael Crain — had organized the meeting after residents formed the 2871 Community Coalition to educate each other and build an organizing strategy as the development picks up steam.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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In order to troubleshoot the problem, crews are also educated on different planes and their components, including how many engines the aircraft may have or how many exit doors there are.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.
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