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
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Flight restrictions were also introduced at three of Moscow's four international airports -- Domodedovo, Ivanovo and Zhukovsky -- amid the latest attacks, Rosaviatsiya said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The ban follows similar legislation introduced in Australia, Indonesia and France earlier this year.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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But choosing to support platforms that profit from uncredited imitation, especially when the original designer is accessible, transparent, and community-oriented, contributes to a harmful system.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
9 Dec. 2025
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When the oil shocks of the 1970s ended, and the United States began producing more of its own fossil fuel resources, oil became abundant, and calls for austerity and alternative energy, both environmental and national security-oriented, lost their luster.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Despite her lot in life, Sophie is highly educated, speaks fluent French and carries herself with dignified nobility.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The classes have now educated some 165,000 teens and parents during stops all over the country.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
7 June 2026
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“Orientated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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