as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life
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Recent Examples of accustom
The weddings baby boomers may have been accustomed to are likely far different than the nuptials that occur during Gen Z weddings, from the décor down to the wedding dress.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Many people got accustomed to using AI tools on the job, getting their answers from AI search, and confiding in chatbots, for better or for worse.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
For travelers accustomed to high domestic prices, that bundled model may feel unusually accessible.
—Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The Islamic Republic of Iran has long been accustomed to crises and relentless pressure.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
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On the day McDermott became coach of the Bills, his children Maddie and Gavin weren’t as tall as the podium at which their father was introduced.—
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Travelers can familiarize themselves with the islands’ history during a visit to the Turks and Caicos National Museum.—
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Before his guests arrived, O'Leary printed out the Marty Supreme script to familiarize himself with the role.—
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Last session, lawmakers nearly passed a $3 million bill to help school districts educate students who need additional services, like a full-time nurse or an ASL interpreter, that can cost more than $50,000.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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Meanwhile, Jake and Jamilah try to orient themselves in this new and unexpected phase back in their childhood home.—
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Has energy, is very team oriented.—
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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