as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
will orientate all incoming freshmen to the layout of the campus
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Recent Examples of orientate
Some archaeologists believe that the Ancient Egyptians may have orientated the Great Pyramids of Giza to face an alignment of the stars Kochab and Mizar - a star in the Big Dipper asterism - which were on opposite sides of the celestial pole around that era.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
The ear cups are color-coded for left and right channels so users can quickly and easily orientate them in low light, a nice touch.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
These include an economic malaise that has gripped the country in recent years, with its car-and-export-orientated economy looking vulnerable, as well as a thorny debate over immigration and integration that has seen the likes of the AfD rise in prominence and popularity.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Our guys have done a great job of orientating their minds in a different way this season.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
In El Paso, people have opened small businesses orientated to the lowriding community.
—Fernanda Figueroa and Melissa Perez Winder, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior has orientated its references towards the classic Bar jackets and circle skirts of the 1950s.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
This develops in kittens between 3-9 weeks of age and enables them to orientate themselves mid-air.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Our guys have done a great job of orientating their minds in a different way this season.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
The ear cups are color-coded for left and right channels so users can quickly and easily orientate them in low light, a nice touch.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
These include an economic malaise that has gripped the country in recent years, with its car-and-export-orientated economy looking vulnerable, as well as a thorny debate over immigration and integration that has seen the likes of the AfD rise in prominence and popularity.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Our guys have done a great job of orientating their minds in a different way this season.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
In El Paso, people have opened small businesses orientated to the lowriding community.
—Fernanda Figueroa and Melissa Perez Winder, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior has orientated its references towards the classic Bar jackets and circle skirts of the 1950s.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
This develops in kittens between 3-9 weeks of age and enables them to orientate themselves mid-air.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Our guys have done a great job of orientating their minds in a different way this season.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientate
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The Pixel 10 Pro line (including the regular Pro, and both the Pro XL and Pro Fold) will introduce new features in hardware and software, as with any manufacturer’s launch of a flagship device.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Banana prices have been on the rise this year—rising 3.3% in May as the Trump Administration introduced new tariffs.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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After taking the land, the Spanish cleared these woods for arcaded missions and whitewashed adobes oriented away from the sun to keep their occupants cool.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Today’s young women are highly educated, career oriented, and want more equality.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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Born in 1972 in Agrigento in Sicily, Barba was educated at the Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Aug. 2025
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That her book and advocacy can educate and, over time, effect change.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Most of this week was spent familiarizing the new arrivals with their home for the next six to eight months and preparing for the departure of Endurance, Crew-10's Dragon capsule.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This might also be a good opportunity to familiarize themselves with the bathrooms and how things work.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Orientate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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