as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
will orientate all incoming freshmen to the layout of the campus
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Recent Examples of orientate
Data Centers The CEO has sought to re-orientate the company’s products toward sectors with strong cyclical growth trends globally.
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Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026
They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Some archaeologists believe that the Ancient Egyptians may have orientated the Great Pyramids of Giza to face an alignment of the stars Kochab and Mizar - a star in the Big Dipper asterism - which were on opposite sides of the celestial pole around that era.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior has orientated its references towards the classic Bar jackets and circle skirts of the 1950s.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
These include an economic malaise that has gripped the country in recent years, with its car-and-export-orientated economy looking vulnerable, as well as a thorny debate over immigration and integration that has seen the likes of the AfD rise in prominence and popularity.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
This develops in kittens between 3-9 weeks of age and enables them to orientate themselves mid-air.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
In El Paso, people have opened small businesses orientated to the lowriding community.
—Fernanda Figueroa and Melissa Perez Winder, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Bloomberg, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026
They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The focus on preventing disabled people from existing, rather than orientating research towards effective supports and quality of life has a disturbing resonance with eugenics.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Some archaeologists believe that the Ancient Egyptians may have orientated the Great Pyramids of Giza to face an alignment of the stars Kochab and Mizar - a star in the Big Dipper asterism - which were on opposite sides of the celestial pole around that era.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior has orientated its references towards the classic Bar jackets and circle skirts of the 1950s.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
These include an economic malaise that has gripped the country in recent years, with its car-and-export-orientated economy looking vulnerable, as well as a thorny debate over immigration and integration that has seen the likes of the AfD rise in prominence and popularity.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
This develops in kittens between 3-9 weeks of age and enables them to orientate themselves mid-air.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
In El Paso, people have opened small businesses orientated to the lowriding community.
—Fernanda Figueroa and Melissa Perez Winder, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientate
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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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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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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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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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“Orientate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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