as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
a training program to orient new employees to the requirements and dimensions of the job
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Recent Examples of oriented
Leading in a contemplative way is both process oriented and outcome oriented.
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Big Think, 1 Sep. 2025
Owls are analytical, detail-oriented and questioning.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Because the entire company was oriented the same way, new hires were more likely to find satisfying roles throughout the organization.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
For those determined to pass down their globe-trotting values, vacations have become ever more ambitious and goal-oriented—and exhausting.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
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Big Think, 1 Sep. 2025
Owls are analytical, detail-oriented and questioning.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Because the entire company was oriented the same way, new hires were more likely to find satisfying roles throughout the organization.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
For those determined to pass down their globe-trotting values, vacations have become ever more ambitious and goal-oriented—and exhausting.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oriented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oriented
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North Vietnam introduced a two-child norm at the time, later extending it nationwide after the communist takeover of the South in 1975.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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This makes Carne Asada's fourth return to the menu since it was originally introduced at Chipotle in 2019.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Also, members of the public who aren’t educated on the syndrome can often be dismissive.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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His biggest piece of advice is for parents to stay educated and be willing to adapt to changing environments.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oriented. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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