as in introduces
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 orients
Amerasu is Black and trans, an orientation to the world that orients her art.
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Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
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The project introduces new exhibit spaces, a live performance venue for up to 1,000 people, and indoor-outdoor community spaces that connect to Lake Erie, plus an ADA-accessible park.—
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Furthermore, beyond its powertrain options, the SUV introduces a major technological leap for the brand.—
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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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Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Painted Turtle, which provides a summer camp experience for kids with serious medical issues, and the Bridge School, which educates children with severe speech and physical disabilities.—
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“Orients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orients. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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