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
Now though, 'F1' is expected to expand Formula One's reach further, helping fans familiarize themselves with the sport.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Day 1 Use the first half of your day to familiarize yourself with your riad hotel and the area it’s located in.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
The outgoing astronauts waited a few days to depart the station in order to help the new arrivals familiarize themselves with the orbital laboratory and station operations during a handover period.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Marijuana − medical and recreational − is legal throughout more than half of the United States, and for some looking to familiarize themselves with the plant and its effects, learning all of the associated terminology may feel daunting.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Day 1 Use the first half of your day to familiarize yourself with your riad hotel and the area it’s located in.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
The outgoing astronauts waited a few days to depart the station in order to help the new arrivals familiarize themselves with the orbital laboratory and station operations during a handover period.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Marijuana − medical and recreational − is legal throughout more than half of the United States, and for some looking to familiarize themselves with the plant and its effects, learning all of the associated terminology may feel daunting.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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According to a source with knowledge of the matter, who, like all in this article, wishes to remain anonymous to protect relations, Earps informed Wiegman of her decision to retire in April, but the England boss asked her to reconsider.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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If the states are calling for term limits Congress should have the courage to act and introduce a bill to make term limits a reality without waiting for a convention.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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While most games in the series focused on a single main character, GTA V broke the mold by introducing three very different playable leads whose stories wove together.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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Duties include analyzing client requests, advising on strategy and managing a team of professionals.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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First, start with shattering functional silos, the researchers advise.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Many school districts pay private providers to educate students with special needs.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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The hands-on displays are designed to educate about teamwork, deduction, health care, coordination, agility and cognitive thinking, among others.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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More than 300 miscarriages had been attributed to a lack of nutrients, the ministry told CNN on Sunday.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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In this case, the first task is to acquaint the local populace with the new part-owner and his significance before the franchise can capitalize on his worldwide stature in the sport.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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Downtown Nuuk is easily walkable, and the two-hour Jewels of Nuuk guided walking tour is a good way to get acquainted with the city, while Tupilak Travel guides visitors to a local’s home to experience the local social tradition of kaffemik.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem instructed her department on Thursday to terminate Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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But the Woodville Independent School District (ISD) confirmed after the Monday, May 19, incident, he was instructed not to return to campus.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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