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
The mayor said 13 of the 15 developments are transit-oriented, meaning they are located within a half-mile walk of a train station or high-frequency bus route.
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
While remaining within reach of Phoenix, this city is known for its affordability and community-oriented feel.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The gene encodes a protein that normally orients and aligns cells in the stomach; without it, the cells become lopsided, rogue, and possibly cancerous.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, the concepts and technologies developed for this system could be adapted for use on other challenging worlds, such as Mars, Europa, and Titan, contributing to a broader shift toward more sustainable and resource-oriented exploration of the solar system.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
While remaining within reach of Phoenix, this city is known for its affordability and community-oriented feel.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The gene encodes a protein that normally orients and aligns cells in the stomach; without it, the cells become lopsided, rogue, and possibly cancerous.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, the concepts and technologies developed for this system could be adapted for use on other challenging worlds, such as Mars, Europa, and Titan, contributing to a broader shift toward more sustainable and resource-oriented exploration of the solar system.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 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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One floor underground is a labyrinth of snazzy, high-tech equipment designed to bio-hack, educate and optimize performance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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