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
Today, brands increasingly want loyalty membership to feel aspirational, community-oriented and emotionally rewarding.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
When in doubt, Polsky says simply orienting the seating toward the best view can create the illusion of expansiveness.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
We often get asked to join meetings and workshops, but they’re usually oriented toward helping a Western institution solve its problems.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The repetition creates familiarity with a place and reduces the travel fatigue that comes from constantly packing, checking in and orienting yourself in a new spot.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
When in doubt, Polsky says simply orienting the seating toward the best view can create the illusion of expansiveness.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
We often get asked to join meetings and workshops, but they’re usually oriented toward helping a Western institution solve its problems.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The repetition creates familiarity with a place and reduces the travel fatigue that comes from constantly packing, checking in and orienting yourself in a new spot.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for orient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orient
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The legislation, one of the priority bills Democrats introduced with hopes to potentially fold into the budget, ultimately did not advance.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The opening episode of the AMC dramedy introduces an algorithm that’s a gift to stalkers everywhere.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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The group, along with other classmates, is working to educate their peers about the potential effects data centers can have on our communities.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
11 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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