familiarizing

verb

Definition of familiarizingnext
present participle of familiarize
1
as in informing
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 introducing
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 Synonyms for familiarizing
  1. informing
  2. introducing
  3. advising
  4. educating
  5. telling
  6. instructing
Verb
  • That’s what happened when Slay, sidelined for three fourth-quarter plays, ran back onto the field after informing one defensive back coach but not the other.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • When Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) takes matters into his own hands, informing the President of the move, the news literally kills him.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of informing
Verb
  • Your dermatologist might want to have a word with you about introducing to the best loofah alternative to your shower routine.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By introducing new destinations within Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Kentucky, High Limit Racing will expand its national presence.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of introducing
Verb
  • On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Universities in general are taking a cautious approach, stopping short of predicting a ban, but advising international students to plan ahead and prepare for potential delays at immigration control.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of advising
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  • Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of educating
Verb
  • The next two games will be telling.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of telling
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  • He could be seen instructing Diogo Dalot, the player closest to him, movement by movement, pass by pass.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Hassan would allegedly send the informant links for purchasing firearms and ball bearings for bombs, instructing him to pay in cryptocurrency.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructing
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