as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life
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Recent Examples of accustom
Eric is charming, calculating, and accustomed to always getting his way at all costs.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
For frequent travelers accustomed to efficiency, the idea of arriving at the airport half a day early can feel untenable.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
For someone accustomed to evaluating timelines and milestones, these rapid-harvest vegetables provide early wins that build confidence and momentum.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Shifting cultures Besides academics and logistics, parents are raising questions about how the mergers will change their school cultures, especially when they've been accustomed to smaller class sizes.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
For frequent travelers accustomed to efficiency, the idea of arriving at the airport half a day early can feel untenable.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
For someone accustomed to evaluating timelines and milestones, these rapid-harvest vegetables provide early wins that build confidence and momentum.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Shifting cultures Besides academics and logistics, parents are raising questions about how the mergers will change their school cultures, especially when they've been accustomed to smaller class sizes.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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The North End Zone lounge and suites The field-level floor of the North End Zone will introduce fans to a classier, more neutral part of the structure.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Members of the United States Congress recently introduced bills that would provide money to Americans to offset the cost of tariffs.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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The competition began with a few practice matches, which allowed teams to familiarize themselves with the event and their competitors, and refine their strategies and implement last-minute changes to the robots.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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One floor underground is a labyrinth of snazzy, high-tech equipment designed to bio-hack, educate and optimize performance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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The energy this month is oriented outward, toward your neighborhood, your community, and the connections waiting just outside your comfort zone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The researchers specifically focused on the first 12 weeks of the program, which is when participants are usually the most into tracking their food intake, and measured how routine-oriented the participants’ diets were.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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