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
Lavar Scott is accustomed to reaching top speeds around a racetrack.
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Devin Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
El Mercadito, a new weekly outdoor market near San Jose’s SAP Center, is attracting both visitors and vendors accustomed to selling their products at the venerable Berryessa Flea Market, whose future is uncertain.
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Asher Rae Aguirre,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Even for a party accustomed to searing debates between progressives and moderates, the schism over Israel has been blistering.
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Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
O’Neal was accustomed to championship basketball before the Heat acquired him.
—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Devin Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
El Mercadito, a new weekly outdoor market near San Jose’s SAP Center, is attracting both visitors and vendors accustomed to selling their products at the venerable Berryessa Flea Market, whose future is uncertain.
—
Asher Rae Aguirre,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Even for a party accustomed to searing debates between progressives and moderates, the schism over Israel has been blistering.
—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
O’Neal was accustomed to championship basketball before the Heat acquired him.
—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accustom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
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With few resources to train or familiarize staff with AI, agencies are often left with a workforce frustrated or unequipped to experiment and use it.
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Online, as well, organizations like Arm the Dolls focus on education and resources that help trans and marginalized people purchase and familiarize themselves with guns.
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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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During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
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Skydive Kansas City reported no prior concerns with the pilot, investigators said, calling him safety-oriented and conservative with his decision making as a jump pilot.
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Opened in the 1970s by Prince Alfonso as a luxury apartment complex, it is oriented toward the indulgent pleasures of high-end dining, upscale shopping, and nights that stretch into the small hours.
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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