as in introduces
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 orients
Amerasu is Black and trans, an orientation to the world that orients her art.
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Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orients
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As hyperscalers shift from maximizing performance to focusing on efficiency per dollar, even a slight deceleration in demand growth or a turn towards more affordable, task-specific silicon introduces a potential downside.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Now appearing in past tense, the Worried pilot introduces Jules and Poppy, along with a crackerjack cast of comedians.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Painted Turtle, which provides a summer camp experience for kids with serious medical issues, and the Bridge School, which educates children with severe speech and physical disabilities.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Orients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orients. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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