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
Data Centers The CEO has sought to re-orientate the company’s products toward sectors with strong cyclical growth trends globally.
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Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026
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
The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
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
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
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
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
Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026
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
The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientate
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Greece temporarily suspended asylum claims from migrants arriving via the Libya route for three months, scrapped certain amnesty provisions and introduced mandatory imprisonment for asylum seekers whose claims are rejected.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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To meet the growing challenge of drone threats, Velodyne Space has introduced a non-destructive drone-catching system, and presented it — complete with video of the system in operation, at CES 2026 — the Consumer Electronics Show.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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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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Today, entrants must brush up on the formal definitions of substance use disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and familiarize themselves with classification criteria specified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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To reduce food waste and maximize your garden harvest yields, familiarize yourself with food preservation techniques that will keep bumper crops of cucumbers, tomatoes, and other homegrown fare fresh or learn ways to preserve them.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Orientate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientate. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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