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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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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
Advisors should familiarize themselves with the latest financial technology tools to help streamline operations and provide superior client service.
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Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Passengers should familiarize themselves with onboard safety measures and understand the steps to take in case of emergencies to ensure their safety and peace of mind.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
So, the only way out is to familiarize yourself with your local laws before buying any hemp product.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
Just make sure to familiarize yourself with the travel system before the flight to ensure swift movement through the airport and plane.
—Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024
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Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Passengers should familiarize themselves with onboard safety measures and understand the steps to take in case of emergencies to ensure their safety and peace of mind.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
So, the only way out is to familiarize yourself with your local laws before buying any hemp product.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
Just make sure to familiarize yourself with the travel system before the flight to ensure swift movement through the airport and plane.
—Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarize
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The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Harris didn’t take the opportunity to distance herself from Biden enough on that issue or introduce different ideas, Syed said.Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Even a few years after Apple introduced the system, the slimness of the iMac is still pretty impressive.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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What if the buyer wants to go with impact-resistant shingles as the insurance industry advises, seeing it as a way to head off problems in the future?Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Severe thunderstorms were part of the hazardous weather advisory, too, that kicked off the week, with residents advised also to prepare for an elevated risk of tornadoes, flash floods and significant winds.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lara wrote that football players were aware of the district’s policy because all students have been educated about hate speech.Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In his view, modern artists weren’t educated or broad-minded enough to break new ground.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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As Milton approached, Phillips told residents to remember his Rule #7: Don’t freak out.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Catherine tells the story of her rape as a trauma survivor does, doing her best to conjure the dark collage of sensory details imprinted on her memory.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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We’ll get acquainted with her in the second episode of our two-episode premiere night.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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First, there's the chatbots – and many of us have been getting acquainted with the remarkable capabilities these offer over the last few years.New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2024
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In another post, Kovalenko said North Korean troops are wearing Russian uniforms and are being trained to use drones, while Russia plans to send trainers to Pyongyang to directly instruct its ally on operating unmanned aircraft systems.Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a later post, the department instructed people to avoid the area of Dixieland and Hudson roads.Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Familiarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarize. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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