orientating

present participle of orientate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of orientating The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics. Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientating
Verb
  • The show portrays Watkins introducing Gein to the story of Ilse Koch, a real-life Holocaust war criminal.
    JR Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to their regular economy offering, airlines are also introducing new or refreshed premium economy cabins.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Athletes can use the data to optimize their performance by adjusting their body position, customizing the design of their chair, and positioning and orienting their wheels with respect to their shoulders.
    Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Dec. 2022
Verb
  • With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Looking toward the future, the family hopes to continue spreading awareness and educating others about rare diagnoses.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Orientating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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