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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2
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
Sixto emphasized the importance of bringing financial education to Cubans on the island to familiarize them with how a stock exchange operates and the prospects for acquiring shares.
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Sarah Moreno
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
With this in mind, familiarize your child with the support available to them and how to access it.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 May 2026
One thing Alcock wasn’t doing was watching superhero movies to familiarize herself with the genre.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 20 May 2026
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start by familiarizing themselves with the current mortgage interest rate climate.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Sarah Moreno
june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
With this in mind, familiarize your child with the support available to them and how to access it.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 May 2026
One thing Alcock wasn’t doing was watching superhero movies to familiarize herself with the genre.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 20 May 2026
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start by familiarizing themselves with the current mortgage interest rate climate.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for familiarize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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But another four or five weeks of games can inform Weiss and Anthopoulos’ own answer.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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McGregor Scott, Williamson’s attorney, said he had not been informed of any other investigations involving his client.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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More bills have been introduced this year than last, including by Republicans, said Justine Gluck, policy director of the Future of Privacy Forum, a nonprofit that advocates for data privacy in technology and whose members are from industry, academia and civic groups.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The brand quickly brought new models to market and introduced a novel come-to-the-customer sales and service experience that let buyers bypass dealerships—Genesis was sold and serviced through existing Hyundai stores.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Its drone warfare teams are now advising NATO nations (and regularly beating them in war game simulations).—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Authorities advised sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activity as smoke levels increase.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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His agent, a Ghanaian called Alex Quaye, was a banker by profession, having been educated in the United States at the University of Charleston.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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She was acquainted with many of the painters, musicians, and writers who lived near her.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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Canon and the victim were loosely acquainted through mutual friends and were with a group of friends at a nearby business before the assault, according to police.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Before the opening of SoFi Stadium’s gates, a security official from the security contractor CSC told The Athletic that he had been instructed — and had, in turn, instructed all of his staffers — to not let fans enter with flags bearing any Iranian pre-revolution imagery.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The letters instruct recipients to return any paper citizenship certificates while the review is underway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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