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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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
The 23-foot fiberglass statue is in downtown Buckeye, where an ever-increasing population is familiarizing itself with the local landmark.
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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
Before hitting the road, thoroughly inspect the RV, familiarize yourself with its operations, and ask the rental company for a comprehensive walkthrough.
—Andrea Agostni Ferrer, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
How that position is utilized at Penn State will be determined in the coming months as Knowles familiarizes himself with the roster.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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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
Before hitting the road, thoroughly inspect the RV, familiarize yourself with its operations, and ask the rental company for a comprehensive walkthrough.
—Andrea Agostni Ferrer, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
How that position is utilized at Penn State will be determined in the coming months as Knowles familiarizes himself with the roster.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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Informed Consent: Clients should be fully informed about what micro-therapy can and cannot provide.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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And hopefully, we will be fully informed, and our partners will discuss everything with us.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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If the opening set introduced any doubts, though, the rest of the show refuted them.—
Abby Webster,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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In March, the FDA—advised by VRBPAC—finalizes which strains American vaccine makers will include.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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In his seven years at the firm, Carr litigated appeals of FCC orders and advised clients on how to gain FCC approval.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The state agencies charged with addressing hard drug addiction and the safe use of cannabis are failing to educate the public as to the dangers of drug use.—
Howard Husock,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The nonprofit sector should leverage this potential wealth transfer by investing time in educating donors about the importance of unrestricted gifts.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The hiring manager later told him that what set him apart was his ability to explain why certain analytical approaches were appropriate in specific scenarios, rather than just applying them mechanically.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Beth McGroarty, the research director at the Global Wellness Institute, tells CNBC Make It that the trend may be fueled by a human desire for tactile experiences rather than by nostalgia.—
Nicolas Vega,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Naomie Harris and Black Bag costar Regé-Jean Page became acquainted quickly while filming director Steven Soderbergh’s new spy thriller.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sleeping in makeshift tents, they are forced to quickly become acquainted by cooking meals, socializing and competing in mini-games with each other.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Students were later allowed back into their halls of residence, but were instructed to avoid the university's Engineering Key area.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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My thought was interrupted when Bayes instructed us to laugh very hard.—
Priscilla Posada,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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