oriented

Definition of orientednext
past tense of orient

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of oriented Today, the original section of the house revolves around entertaining, with its minimal, almost monastic interior oriented around a 13-foot-long vintage table that draws guests together for intimate dinners. Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026 At the same time, D’Amaro is super detail-oriented. Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026 About 12,000 acres are used for growing table olives and the remaining 31,000 acres are olive oil oriented. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Each unit is oriented to capture sweeping views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, with expansive terraces designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oriented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oriented
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  • Almanac introduced the beer during a public event at its Alameda brewery on March 21.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
  • In Texas last year, 3,000 pieces of legislation related to elections were introduced in the state legislature, Patrick said, and election officials have to prepare for any changes months in advance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Mar. 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
  • The suburbs have also grown more diverse and educated over the past few decades, demographic shifts that may make Democrats more confident.
    Steve Peoples, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In order to troubleshoot the problem, crews are also educated on different planes and their components, including how many engines the aircraft may have or how many exit doors there are.
    Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

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

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