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
In the final, Nidelea-Polanin mounted a tactically sharp and defensive-oriented approach that nullified the usual aggressiveness of Gochis.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The eight-time Argentina international is extremely goal-oriented and, with four Premier League seasons under his belt from his time at Manchester United, has the confidence to cut inside, drive forward and shoot.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
It’s been strange to adapt, post-pandemic, to a new world oriented around self-taping, as someone who loves connecting with casting directors in-person.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
These skills, though, diverge from the bread and butter of STEM degrees as they’re oriented around training AI rather than building it.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The eight-time Argentina international is extremely goal-oriented and, with four Premier League seasons under his belt from his time at Manchester United, has the confidence to cut inside, drive forward and shoot.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
It’s been strange to adapt, post-pandemic, to a new world oriented around self-taping, as someone who loves connecting with casting directors in-person.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
These skills, though, diverge from the bread and butter of STEM degrees as they’re oriented around training AI rather than building it.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orient
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These age prediction tools, introduced at the start of 2026, use factors such as the length of time an account has been active and its usage patterns to determine the authentic age of the user.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 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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Plus, the Chicago Herpetological Society will be educating attendees on wildlife conservation efforts while the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association showcases the benefits of driving an electric vehicle, the city’s news release said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 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,
2 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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