orientated

Definition of orientatednext
past tense of orientate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of orientated The Perseid meteor shower orientated from the Comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered by American astronomers Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle in 1862, according to NASA. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 In contrast to this, in regions dominated by shock waves, magnetic fields are orientated at tangents. Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientated
Verb
  • In the 250 years since Newton introduced his famous laws of motion, physicists had come to believe their equations described a reality that was entirely independent of human action or interpretation.
    Adam Frank, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The proposal ultimately stalled after Assembly leaders asked that it be introduced as a separate policy bill rather than as a trailer bill, Fine said.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This vision of modernity, oriented towards the future, never materialized in the way its architects foresaw.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Some managers are detail-oriented, to the point of being obsessive about them.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • An altar boy at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, he was educated at the Christian Brothers Academy and at Siena College, a Franciscan school in nearby Loudonville.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But these students must also be educated alongside general education peers to meet federal and state class size and inclusivity regulations.
    Melissa Brown, Chalkbeat, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Orientated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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