as in introduced
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 orientated
They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientated
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IShowSpeed was in attendance at MSG and became entangled in the action when brass knuckles were introduced into the street fight.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still Gone, Still Missed Hershey Swoops, introduced in 2003 and discontinued in August 2006, never quite found their audience.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The energy this month is oriented outward, toward your neighborhood, your community, and the connections waiting just outside your comfort zone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The researchers specifically focused on the first 12 weeks of the program, which is when participants are usually the most into tracking their food intake, and measured how routine-oriented the participants’ diets were.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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The suburbs have also grown more diverse and educated over the past few decades, demographic shifts that may make Democrats more confident.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In order to troubleshoot the problem, crews are also educated on different planes and their components, including how many engines the aircraft may have or how many exit doors there are.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Orientated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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