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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Recent Examples of oriented
Even OpenAI, the most growth-oriented of the group, argues for federal rules that create trust and predictability.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Did the speed- and skill-oriented Sharks just get nastier and harder to play against, with Trouba joining Mason Marchment as new signings?
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Most two-bay NAS drives are horizontally oriented, and this model's vertical, pillar-style chassis does take up much less desk space than most.
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John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Outside, multiple decks and terraces at different levels are oriented toward the lake and mountains.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Did the speed- and skill-oriented Sharks just get nastier and harder to play against, with Trouba joining Mason Marchment as new signings?
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Most two-bay NAS drives are horizontally oriented, and this model's vertical, pillar-style chassis does take up much less desk space than most.
—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Outside, multiple decks and terraces at different levels are oriented toward the lake and mountains.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for oriented
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On Monday, the Mavericks formally introduced May as their new head coach; it was announced last week, but May met with the media on Monday along with team president of basketball operations, Masai Ujiri.
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Four years later, Israel was effectively ejected from the Asian Football Confederation following a resolution introduced by Kuwait that passed 17 to 13, with six abstentions.
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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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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oriented. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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