1
as in to inform
to give information to
the general's day-to-day duties included familiarizing the president on international developments
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2
as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
one office worker is assigned with the task of familiarizing new staffers with the use of electronic equipment around the office
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Recent Examples of familiarize
At that point, the writers gathered to familiarize themselves (for the first time) with the original show and began concocting various excuses for having big-name stars floating in and out of the Bradys’ new life in Malibu.
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
In the wake of the uptick in violations, NORAD has called on civil pilots to familiarize themselves with mandatory flying guidelines.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The 23-foot fiberglass statue is in downtown Buckeye, where an ever-increasing population is familiarizing itself with the local landmark.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Ensure that cannabis use is legal in your state and familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding consumption, especially in public or shared spaces.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
In the wake of the uptick in violations, NORAD has called on civil pilots to familiarize themselves with mandatory flying guidelines.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The 23-foot fiberglass statue is in downtown Buckeye, where an ever-increasing population is familiarizing itself with the local landmark.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Ensure that cannabis use is legal in your state and familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding consumption, especially in public or shared spaces.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming movie, bowing in theaters May 30, is informed by personal loss and family experience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The New York Democrat will introduce a privileged resolution to reverse the tariffs announced April 2.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Pope, 88, has been advised to rest following his 38-day hospital stay.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The affected vehicles include: 2020 to 2021 S90 2020 to 2022 S60 2020 to 2022 V60 2020 to 2022 XC60 2020 to 2022 XC90 2022 V90 Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Literacy was seen as a major factor in pre-war slave unrest, and attempts to educate Southern Blacks were greeted with everything from suspicion to violent opposition.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mercedes also has an easier audience to sell EVs to -- their customers are educated and more willing to try new things.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dotel was rescued from the rubble, officials told the outlet, but he was later mourned by the ministry.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And the Briton acknowledged getting acquainted with a new car was not a simple process, particular in terms of learning the finer technicalities of his SF-25.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The cocktail is a fantastic way to get acquainted with Fernet Branca, and who knows?—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the biggest fights lie ahead: The blueprint instructs the House and Senate to craft separate proposals that will eventually need to be reconciled.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The order also instructed the military to refrain from teaching that America’s founding documents are racist or sexist and about gender ideology.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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