as in to introduce
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 orient
The great pianist and composer Randy Weston informed me that everything the ancestors did was musically oriented, from ceremonial dances to religious rituals.
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Ronald E. Scott, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Wyle’s capable attending physician treats (and charms) patients, orients new interns, and resists the meddling of admins, all while struggling to conceal his unresolved grief on the anniversary of a mentor’s death.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Always detail oriented, Green needed John Malkovich, who portrays a legendary pop star named Alfred Moretti, to get into the mindset of an outrageous musical icon.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s really important in orienting you in the narrative.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
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Ronald E. Scott, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Wyle’s capable attending physician treats (and charms) patients, orients new interns, and resists the meddling of admins, all while struggling to conceal his unresolved grief on the anniversary of a mentor’s death.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Always detail oriented, Green needed John Malkovich, who portrays a legendary pop star named Alfred Moretti, to get into the mindset of an outrageous musical icon.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s really important in orienting you in the narrative.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for orient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orient
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Deep Space Nine introduced a darkened, complex morality to Star Trek, including through the introduction of Section 31.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Season 2 also introduces the multiverse and many more aliens, including the introduction of Mark’s younger half-brother.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Danica McKellar is aiming to educate and entertain young readers in a new kids book.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Since before Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20, immigrant advocacy groups in Chicago have been trying to educate community members on their rights, for example that constitutional protections against self-incrimination apply to all people on U.S. soil, including undocumented immigrants.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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This develops in kittens between 3-9 weeks of age and enables them to orientate themselves mid-air.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
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Our guys have done a great job of orientating their minds in a different way this season.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2024
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“Orient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orient. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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