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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Epstein’s guiding hand Epstein, according to the spokesperson, was introduced to de Rothschild by Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, a group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, designed to cut China off from chipmaking tools and target the country’s most critical semiconductor firms.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many of the principal rooms are oriented toward Start Bay, with large sash and French windows designed to take in the vistas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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The moon in the image is oriented upside down, with its South Pole facing upward and parts of its far side visible, according to NASA.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The defense of the idea that children should be able to go to school and get educated and not indoctrinated.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Universities located in San Diego County have educated many scientists, engineers and doctors who went on to work for NASA, including one who is now in space.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Orientated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientated. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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