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retrains

verb

present tense third-person singular of retrain

as in informs

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Strategic Governance Governance informs investment, product design, market positioning and board decisions.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Reynolds asks, before the cast informs him that the movie is already finished.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Definition of informs

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The legal avenue initiates a civil proceeding where someone convicted of a crime can sue the state over allegations that their punishment — more than likely a prison sentence — violated the law.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
The joystick initiates common tasks such as debugging an error or refactoring code.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of initiates

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Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.

— Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025

Definition of familiarizes

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This style of theater both enlightens and entertains, each actor stepping out of the ensemble inside Kelleher’s direction that teeters on the edge of heavy-handidness without ever getting there.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Harlem Book of the Dead, conceived and nurtured by Camille Billops, cherishes that remembrance and enlightens us as only memory can.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025

Definition of enlightens

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Chili introduces capsaicin, which activates nerves responsible for sensing heat rather than taste.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The woman usually introduces herself politely and grabs a seat to listen to the whistle of hot water pouring from a thermos.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of introduces

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The heart-pounding, Reznoresque theme instills a sense of urgency in the viewer to match that of the kitchen crew.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2026
After all, the liberal arts are, at their root, about giving people a well-rounded education that deeply instills critical thinking, communication, adaptability, and analytical skills.

— Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

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