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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Russia's federal air transport agency, Rosaviatsiya, said in posts to Telegram that temporary flight restrictions were introduced at airports in Sochi, Volgograd, Kaluga, Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod overnight.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Having introduced that fiercely luminous piece in 2023, Dudamel brought it back in March, placing it on the second half of a concert that began with Beethoven’s Seventh.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Stanton, by far the most science-fiction-oriented of Pixar auteurs, has a habit of merging high-tech futurism and grand-scale optimism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The course has also oriented itself towards sustainability.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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Casanova said the researchers hope to continue studying the issue and build enough evidence to support changes within the healthcare system, including how cancer patients are educated about chronic heat exposure.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The profile of a heavy sports bettor is a male younger than 35 who is single, employed and well-educated, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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“Orientated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientated. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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