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
Kirby Smart has Bulldogs fans accustomed to hot starts — 10-0 in season-opening games — but Georgia might also be playing its first game in future seasons amid warmer temperatures than the past.
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Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Judges accustomed to having government lawyers comply with their orders have been left fuming.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, on The Pitt, Briones is accustomed to shooting long hours in a simulated but high-intensity hospital ER as a character whose own intensity is supercharged to the point of abrasiveness.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
But Wiseman, a veteran of multiple combat deployments in the Middle East, is accustomed to danger—and he’s used to facing it in pursuit of a larger goal.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Judges accustomed to having government lawyers comply with their orders have been left fuming.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, on The Pitt, Briones is accustomed to shooting long hours in a simulated but high-intensity hospital ER as a character whose own intensity is supercharged to the point of abrasiveness.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
But Wiseman, a veteran of multiple combat deployments in the Middle East, is accustomed to danger—and he’s used to facing it in pursuit of a larger goal.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Uranus might introduce job changes and equipment problems in your future.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance need to familiarize themselves with the mortgage interest rate climate before getting started.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Is there anything that can be done to re-familiarize them with the length of the windows?—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Terracycle, a recycling company with a major distribution center in Aurora, will also be on-site to educate the community about waste diversion and creating a zero-carbon footprint, according to the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the heart of this is also the aim to create an ecosystem for young filmmakers – one that empowers and educates them on the importance of marketing and distribution so that great stories don’t just get made, but truly reach audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Valerii was meticulous and detail-oriented, often to a fault.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The facials are thorough and results-oriented, like the Glow Facial which focuses on tightening, toning, and reshaping in a 60 or 90 minute session.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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