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the state or fact of facing a particular direction
a building's orientation is an important consideration in the Chinese practice of feng shui
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Recent Examples of orientations
There is usually a waiting list, and orientations are held every four to six months.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
In such environments, gravitational encounters can pair black holes together or disturb existing pairs, leading to the mixed spin orientations and more complex motion seen in the data.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
By changing the orientations of the bars perpendicular to the waveguide, the team has been able to make the cantilevers curl into helixes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
The fingerprint sensor worked reliably even when holding the device in various orientations.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Each migration wave carries distinct political orientations shaped by the circumstances of departure.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The County agreed to provide ADA training for the court staff; include clear statements on all jury summons regarding ADA accommodations; posting signage in jury assembly areas identifying ADA contacts, and reinforcing during jury orientations that ADA accommodations can be arranged.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
In such environments, gravitational encounters can pair black holes together or disturb existing pairs, leading to the mixed spin orientations and more complex motion seen in the data.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
By changing the orientations of the bars perpendicular to the waveguide, the team has been able to make the cantilevers curl into helixes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
The fingerprint sensor worked reliably even when holding the device in various orientations.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Each migration wave carries distinct political orientations shaped by the circumstances of departure.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
The County agreed to provide ADA training for the court staff; include clear statements on all jury summons regarding ADA accommodations; posting signage in jury assembly areas identifying ADA contacts, and reinforcing during jury orientations that ADA accommodations can be arranged.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orientations
Noun
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 900 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Early alignments put it on Jackson Boulevard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Ingold is a versatile blocker and can execute from various alignments, including inline on the line of scrimmage.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Orientations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orientations. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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