oriented

Definition of orientednext
past tense of orient

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of oriented Comics- and fan-oriented programming, films, workshops, game tournaments and other events fill nearly two dozen rooms round the clock. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Lessons on human resources being more company-oriented than human is another pearl of wisdom from Reddy, who clearly has a knack for corporate culture. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Durán was repeatedly described by family, co-workers and neighbors as kind, hardworking and family-oriented. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 July 2026 It’s designed to be transit-oriented, as the grounds between the Santa Monica Pier and Bay Street will be steps from the E Line terminus, several major bus routes and a bike valet service. Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Stefanski is a two-time coach of the year winner, is widely respected around the league and is detail-oriented to a degree that appeals to Ryan. Josh Kendall, New York Times, 16 July 2026 More premium than the Kawasaki KLX300SM, more race-focused than the Suzuki DR-Z4SM, lighter and more competition-oriented than the KTM 390 SMC R, and most importantly, considerably cheaper and less intimidating than the Hypermotard 698 Mono. New Atlas, 15 July 2026 New offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis’ scheme is more run-oriented, and TCU returns maybe its most talented running back since Kendre Miller in 2022 in junior Jeremy Payne. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Most crucially, the authors said these filaments were oriented in certain directions more than others. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oriented
Verb
  • This year, lawmakers introduced narrower proposals, including a bill to create a statewide HOA complaint tracking system, but those measures remain stuck in committee.
    Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • The second apron is a luxury tax mechanism introduced in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement that imposes severe financial and roster-building restrictions on teams with exceptionally high payrolls.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • In contrast to this, in regions dominated by shock waves, magnetic fields are orientated at tangents.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2026
  • They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In early May, Israel demolished a convent and a Catholic school that had educated Christians and Muslims for the last five decades.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • Its inhabitants remain largely indifferent to the independence movement; village elders reason that freedom will benefit the educated while cultivators will merely exchange one set of masters for another.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oriented. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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