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 Pacers are accustomed to winning difficult games on the road this postseason, and nothing about that body of work the past two months suggests they will be cowed by losing star point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 June 2025
Fans of David Attenborough are accustomed to viewing the famed English broadcaster’s nature documentaries in two dimensions—often, on the television screens in their living rooms.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Auckland are accustomed to being the imposing team and somewhat naively set up in their usual 4-3-3 formation against Bayern Munich, ready to go toe-to-toe with the German champions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2025
For players accustomed to grinding out every inch of content out of their games, there might be a limited pool of rewards compared to games like Call of Duty or Fortnite that dole out endless updates season after season.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 June 2025
Fans of David Attenborough are accustomed to viewing the famed English broadcaster’s nature documentaries in two dimensions—often, on the television screens in their living rooms.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Auckland are accustomed to being the imposing team and somewhat naively set up in their usual 4-3-3 formation against Bayern Munich, ready to go toe-to-toe with the German champions.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2025
For players accustomed to grinding out every inch of content out of their games, there might be a limited pool of rewards compared to games like Call of Duty or Fortnite that dole out endless updates season after season.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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Turner spoke to reporters in Las Vegas Saturday when he was officially introduced as a member of the Bucks.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Back in the 60s, the seatbelt was introduced that made car passengers safe.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Before the fun begins, San Diegans can familiarize themselves with the county’s laws and guidelines regarding the possession and use of fireworks to avoid a hefty fine or prison time.—
Jaelyn Rodriguez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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The Compounding Problem Any NBA player looking to maximize their earning potential over the next half-decade needs to familiarize themselves with the concept of compounding.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Lin was educated in China and Europe, but lived in the U.S. for three decades.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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The public announcement attempts to educate taxpayers of the Form 3520-A reporting obligation, and the Practice Unit seeks to educate IRS examiners of the Form 3520-A penalties.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Leading as an example of someone oriented to service and sacrifice.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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Shelter belts, properly laid out and oriented, are better protection for cattle than confining shelters, such as sheds.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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