as in introduced
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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But gooning is more goal-oriented and more communal.
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Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the fitness and wellness-oriented features are boxing and Pilates facilities, an indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms, and three immersion pools ranging from cold to hot.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Aminé’s version of Addis Ababa has always been oriented around his family, especially his grandparents.
—Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Wagner recouped her losses by starting a financial-advising business oriented toward women.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.—
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Early in their relationship, Rusty introduced Andrea to the religious teachings of Woroniecki.—
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They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.—
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How educated are people across California?—
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That's because patients are becoming more educated about how limited results can be from non-invasive treatments, such as injectables.—
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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oriented. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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