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
Many came from nursing or social work backgrounds, reinforcing the perception that their role was primarily supportive rather than fully police-oriented.
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Other industry sources characterize consumers as more value and deal-oriented than ever, focused on essentials and experiences, and less on discretionary items, yet resilient in their spending behavior.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Focused, busy, and detail-oriented.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
That debate has spilled over to humans, with research showing that dog owners are more often considered more social and community-oriented, while cat owners are believed to be more introverted and open-minded.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Other industry sources characterize consumers as more value and deal-oriented than ever, focused on essentials and experiences, and less on discretionary items, yet resilient in their spending behavior.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Focused, busy, and detail-oriented.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
That debate has spilled over to humans, with research showing that dog owners are more often considered more social and community-oriented, while cat owners are believed to be more introverted and open-minded.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oriented
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Curry also remembered the future president being very eager for his then-girlfriend, Marla Maples, to be introduced to the film's director, Chris Columbus.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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In 2009 the firm introduced the Eco label, anticipating consumers’ demand for sustainable eyewear.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Parlow, a Los Angeles native and Yale-educated lawyer, previously served as the university’s law school dean and chief fundraiser.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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His base appeared to be whiter, richer, and more educated than the city as a whole.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oriented. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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