orienting

present participle of orient

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Recent Examples of orienting Athletes can use the data to optimize their performance by adjusting their body position, customizing the design of their chair, and positioning and orienting their wheels with respect to their shoulders. Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orienting
Verb
  • Throughout the event, the importance of introducing young people to music was emphasized by Smith and his foundation.
    Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The third play shows the Bucs introducing a slight wrinkle to their formation, giving Mayfield and Egbuka a different look.
    Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • It’s been 10 years since Maggie Doyne was named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year for her work caring for and educating vulnerable children and orphans in rural Nepal.
    Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics.
    Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Orienting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orienting. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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