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
Keeping tally of the celebrities that pop up is one way to orient yourself in Tillman’s wide-ranging, bumpy landscape of mostly ordinary lives.
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Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
In the past, Kennedy made remarks about potentially moving to a more spiritual and community-oriented model as opposed to using more medicine to combat addictions.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
In an age when most players want to be perimeter-oriented, Davis does her work in and around the paint like an old-school forward.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Is the root of the problem process-oriented, a motivation or attitude issue, or skill/talent related?
—Chris Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
In the past, Kennedy made remarks about potentially moving to a more spiritual and community-oriented model as opposed to using more medicine to combat addictions.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
In an age when most players want to be perimeter-oriented, Davis does her work in and around the paint like an old-school forward.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Is the root of the problem process-oriented, a motivation or attitude issue, or skill/talent related?
—Chris Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orient
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The prosecution introduced Sylvia's statement to police as evidence.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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If the articles of impeachment introduced by Gill are passed, the process would move to the Senate.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Don't show up and ask someone there to educate you.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The bottom line: The Oregon Health Authority is working to expand peer networks throughout the state, especially in rural communities in the eastern part of the state, to better reach at-risk populations and educate health care providers, while continuing to track its prevalence in the drug supply.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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These include an economic malaise that has gripped the country in recent years, with its car-and-export-orientated economy looking vulnerable, as well as a thorny debate over immigration and integration that has seen the likes of the AfD rise in prominence and popularity.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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