as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
a training program to orient new employees to the requirements and dimensions of the job
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Recent Examples of orient
With such a map, the Europa Clipper will be able to orient itself for the long trek to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa.
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The great pianist and composer Randy Weston informed me that everything the ancestors did was musically oriented, from ceremonial dances to religious rituals.
—Ronald E. Scott, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Wyle’s capable attending physician treats (and charms) patients, orients new interns, and resists the meddling of admins, all while struggling to conceal his unresolved grief on the anniversary of a mentor’s death.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Always detail oriented, Green needed John Malkovich, who portrays a legendary pop star named Alfred Moretti, to get into the mindset of an outrageous musical icon.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The great pianist and composer Randy Weston informed me that everything the ancestors did was musically oriented, from ceremonial dances to religious rituals.
—Ronald E. Scott, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Wyle’s capable attending physician treats (and charms) patients, orients new interns, and resists the meddling of admins, all while struggling to conceal his unresolved grief on the anniversary of a mentor’s death.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Always detail oriented, Green needed John Malkovich, who portrays a legendary pop star named Alfred Moretti, to get into the mindset of an outrageous musical icon.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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This year's update is expected to revamp its slab-design, ditch the physical home button and introduce its FaceID feature, apart from camera and processor updates to support AI features, according to analysts and media reports.—
Akash Sriram,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Members of the House State Affairs Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce the bill for a future public hearing.—
Sarah Cutler and,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 2025
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Stanford educated Soubhik Dawn, a two-time founder and seasoned product management professional, understands the abyss that confronts many job seekers.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The organization works with Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, a non-governmental group that promotes and protects human rights in the country, to educate state bodies, such as the Nigerian military, on the experiences of trans Nigerians.—
Damisola Sulaiman,
The Dial,
20 Feb. 2025
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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
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Our guys have done a great job of orientating their minds in a different way this season.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2024
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“Orient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orient. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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