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
At that point, the writers gathered to familiarize themselves (for the first time) with the original show and began concocting various excuses for having big-name stars floating in and out of the Bradys’ new life in Malibu.
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
In the wake of the uptick in violations, NORAD has called on civil pilots to familiarize themselves with mandatory flying guidelines.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The 23-foot fiberglass statue is in downtown Buckeye, where an ever-increasing population is familiarizing itself with the local landmark.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Ensure that cannabis use is legal in your state and familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding consumption, especially in public or shared spaces.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
In the wake of the uptick in violations, NORAD has called on civil pilots to familiarize themselves with mandatory flying guidelines.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The 23-foot fiberglass statue is in downtown Buckeye, where an ever-increasing population is familiarizing itself with the local landmark.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Ensure that cannabis use is legal in your state and familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding consumption, especially in public or shared spaces.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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Giamatti plays Phillip, living alone in a Cape Cod estate inherited from his parents when he’s interrupted by a phone call informing him of the death of an old girlfriend Carol.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station watch commander informed the Times no crime had taken place at the residence.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Finn introduced the character Marvin, a closeted man who leaves his wife for the male Whizzer, through his first musical, 1979’s In Trousers.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Buy with Durability in Mind Cullen advises selecting hardware with long-term appeal and durability.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The acquisition, advised by Rothschild & Co, is expected to be completed before the end of the month.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don't show up and ask someone there to educate you.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to Chris Hayes, an extension associate of structural pest management at NC State University who specializes educating the pest management industry on critter habits, to find out.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Leech, a parasitic hive mind that infests people discovers another parasitic hive mind that infests people, competing for the same brain space (told in first-person from the POV of the former parasitic hive mind).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And the Briton acknowledged getting acquainted with a new car was not a simple process, particular in terms of learning the finer technicalities of his SF-25.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The cocktail is a fantastic way to get acquainted with Fernet Branca, and who knows?—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the biggest fights lie ahead: The blueprint instructs the House and Senate to craft separate proposals that will eventually need to be reconciled.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The order also instructed the military to refrain from teaching that America’s founding documents are racist or sexist and about gender ideology.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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