orientates

Definition of orientatesnext
present tense third-person singular of orientate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientates
Verb
  • The system not only holds plate umpires more accountable, but also introduces new layers of strategy, making games more entertaining.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Elizabeth Banks plays Lindy Littlejohn, the miniaturized wife, who introduces the series over a montage of future bite-sized misadventures.
    Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The gene encodes a protein that normally orients and aligns cells in the stomach; without it, the cells become lopsided, rogue, and possibly cancerous.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Bourla confirmed that Pfizer now orients more than 40% of its annual R&D spend toward oncology.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Gordon has led the Sacramento County Office of Education since 2004, overseeing an agency that directly educates more than 30,000 children and adults each year and provides support services to more than 250,000 students across 13 districts, according to previous Bee reporting.
    Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Orientates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientates. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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