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the state or fact of facing a particular direction
a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui
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Recent Examples of orientations
In such environments, gravitational encounters can pair black holes together or disturb existing pairs, leading to the mixed spin orientations and more complex motion seen in the data.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
By changing the orientations of the bars perpendicular to the waveguide, the team has been able to make the cantilevers curl into helixes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
The fingerprint sensor worked reliably even when holding the device in various orientations.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Each migration wave carries distinct political orientations shaped by the circumstances of departure.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The County agreed to provide ADA training for the court staff; include clear statements on all jury summons regarding ADA accommodations; posting signage in jury assembly areas identifying ADA contacts, and reinforcing during jury orientations that ADA accommodations can be arranged.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Immigration Justice Project will initially offer legal screenings, orientations, advice, referrals and pro se assistance for those looking to represent themselves, said interim director Laura Flores.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
By changing the orientations of the bars perpendicular to the waveguide, the team has been able to make the cantilevers curl into helixes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
The fingerprint sensor worked reliably even when holding the device in various orientations.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Each migration wave carries distinct political orientations shaped by the circumstances of departure.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The County agreed to provide ADA training for the court staff; include clear statements on all jury summons regarding ADA accommodations; posting signage in jury assembly areas identifying ADA contacts, and reinforcing during jury orientations that ADA accommodations can be arranged.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Immigration Justice Project will initially offer legal screenings, orientations, advice, referrals and pro se assistance for those looking to represent themselves, said interim director Laura Flores.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientations
Noun
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Because most moviegoers aren’t necessarily familiar with the technical aspects of getting inside a character.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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But the aspects of Outcome that resonate have nearly nothing to do with the nonsensical specter of cancel culture.—
Josh Spiegel,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Most importantly, both are sticky in coverage, process routes quickly and can thrive in multiple alignments.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Oatman was a destination along one of the original alignments of Route 66 via a treacherous path through the Black Mountains, but it was later bypassed as part of improvements made in the 1950s.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Orientations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientations. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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