orientated

Definition of orientatednext
past tense of orientate

Example Sentences

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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. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientated
Verb
  • Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.
    Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Early in their relationship, Rusty introduced Andrea to the religious teachings of Woroniecki.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Has energy, is very team oriented.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
  • These experiments look like a broader effort to train humanoids to maintain balance in challenging environments ahead of industrial or service-oriented applications.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • How educated are people across California?
    Tiffani Jackson, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • That's because patients are becoming more educated about how limited results can be from non-invasive treatments, such as injectables.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Orientated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientated. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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