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 guard is accustomed to maximizing his minutes off the bench, which would make for a smoother transition to a supporting role on the Timberwolves.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
And so, our commentary during heavy snow differs from people accustomed to yearly snowfalls.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
The mayor, though, disagreed, arguing that the parking is beneficial to businesses and drivers are accustomed to parking there.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Officials said the scale reflects how disruptive the shift could be for voters accustomed to countywide voting for the entire primary.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
And so, our commentary during heavy snow differs from people accustomed to yearly snowfalls.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
The mayor, though, disagreed, arguing that the parking is beneficial to businesses and drivers are accustomed to parking there.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Officials said the scale reflects how disruptive the shift could be for voters accustomed to countywide voting for the entire primary.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustom
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Freelancer, however, harkened back to the open concept introduced by Elite, giving players 48 star systems to explore and the freedom to pursue their own destiny as traders, miners, or bounty hunters.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Denmark will also tighten controls on foreigners without legal residence, introduce a new anklet monitor for criminal foreigners, reopen an embassy in Syria and strengthen cooperation with authorities in Afghanistan.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before starting seeds, familiarize yourself with all the specific requirements of each seed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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The best way to increase your chances of responding quickly and calmly is to familiarize yourself with basic pet first aid techniques.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
3 Feb. 2026
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To many charter school advocates, declining enrollments are a result of IPS' failures to educate historically underserved students, sparking their flight to charters.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bourla confirmed that Pfizer now orients more than 40% of its annual R&D spend toward oncology.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Life here is relaxed and community-oriented, with residents known for their friendliness and easygoing nature.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Accustom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustom. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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