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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 efforts include buying locally and offering cooking classes to stretch food budgets and familiarize people with a variety of versatile ingredients.
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The guides offer enough information to quickly familiarize yourself with the tablet's software.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Produced by Bollywood giant Jio Studios and Indian megastar Aamir Khan – whose film Lagaan was nominated for an Oscar in 2002 in the same category – over a month of screenings in Los Angeles and New York has helped familiarize the U.S. film industry with the movie.
—Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Finally, take some time to familiarize yourself with the new interface and features offered by your secure email service.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The guides offer enough information to quickly familiarize yourself with the tablet's software.
—PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Produced by Bollywood giant Jio Studios and Indian megastar Aamir Khan – whose film Lagaan was nominated for an Oscar in 2002 in the same category – over a month of screenings in Los Angeles and New York has helped familiarize the U.S. film industry with the movie.
—Sunil Sadarangani, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Finally, take some time to familiarize yourself with the new interface and features offered by your secure email service.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for familiarize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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Morningstar informs us that the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield fund has averaged a total return (coupons plus price changes) of 5.1% a year, three points better than the return on the Vanguard all-purpose fund that owns only higher quality debt.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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He’s published books on Orson Welles, Abbas Kiarostami, Erich von Stroheim, Jim Jarmusch, and many more, with his teeth-cutting days as an extra for Robert Bresson and a script consultant for Jacques Tati continuing to inform his often irreverent cinematic close-readings.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Jan. 2025
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Heading into new member orientation last year, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a bill that would bar McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from using female bathrooms.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, House Republicans introduced legislation that would permit him to enter into negotiations with Denmark to acquire the territory.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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CrowdStrike is aware of the scam and advises individuals to stay vigilant.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Though Arledge died in 2002, the real Geoff Mason was an invaluable resource to the production, from advising on drafts of the script to helping secure rights to the original broadcast footage.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Eaddy says the focus of the festival is to entertain, educate and inspire Black story tellers who have a desire to create stories of the struggles and the joys of the Black community.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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The most important thing to Hatch has always been educating the kids.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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Trump attempted one last time to get a judge to block the report but was unsuccessful, NPR's Carrie Johnson tells Up First.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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After each fight, a film tells a history: steamy Aztec jungles, pueblas and markets, scenes of battle and revolution, all building toward a futuristic cityscape meant to show what Mexico could become.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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Time-wise, their seasons were far apart, but both are part of the famously close Bachelor Nation and were well acquainted before Special Forces.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Spend half a day getting acquainted with this colorful Caribbean city, grabbing a fresh snack at the Kingstown Produce Market before marveling at the charming architecture on Bay Street.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2024
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One of Huffman's orders instructed officials to start the process of phasing out Biden administration policies that allowed certain migrants to enter the U.S. through an immigration authority known as parole.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The president also instructed federal officials to investigate local authorities that interfere with the new anti-immigration measures, according to a Justice Department memo sent Tuesday and obtained by NBC News.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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