oriented

Definition of orientednext
past tense of orient

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of oriented Outside, multiple decks and terraces at different levels are oriented toward the lake and mountains. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 Even OpenAI, the most growth-oriented of the group, argues for federal rules that create trust and predictability. Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Most two-bay NAS drives are horizontally oriented, and this model's vertical, pillar-style chassis does take up much less desk space than most. John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Did the speed- and skill-oriented Sharks just get nastier and harder to play against, with Trouba joining Mason Marchment as new signings? Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Opened in the 1970s by Prince Alfonso as a luxury apartment complex, it is oriented toward the indulgent pleasures of high-end dining, upscale shopping, and nights that stretch into the small hours. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Skydive Kansas City reported no prior concerns with the pilot, investigators said, calling him safety-oriented and conservative with his decision making as a jump pilot. ABC News, 3 July 2026 Police officers are encouraged to use their judgment and, when appropriate, provide motorists with warnings as part of the Department’s commitment to fair, impartial and community-oriented policing. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Many gifts, like a recent $50 million donation to nonprofit charter school operator Success Academy to expand its footprint in the area, have been oriented towards education. Austin Horn july 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oriented
Verb
  • The issue has caught the attention of lawmakers on Capitol Hill, where a flurry of proposals have been introduced since the start of the year.
    Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • In January, CyCognito introduced discovery of externally reachable MCP servers, adding them to external attack-surface inventories.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
    Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oriented. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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