as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
a training program to orient new employees to the requirements and dimensions of the job
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Recent Examples of oriented
Those bits are oriented as either ones or zeroes, indicating on/off switches that make up the basic inputs of any task performed by a computer.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The capital equipment companies are all dual and triple oriented, which is why they are regarded as more dangerous than a Micron or a Sandisk.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Whether exploring local bike paths, cruising along waterfront routes, or spending an afternoon riding through town, the bike offers a combination of practicality and leisure-oriented performance.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
The course has also oriented itself towards sustainability.
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Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The capital equipment companies are all dual and triple oriented, which is why they are regarded as more dangerous than a Micron or a Sandisk.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Whether exploring local bike paths, cruising along waterfront routes, or spending an afternoon riding through town, the bike offers a combination of practicality and leisure-oriented performance.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
The course has also oriented itself towards sustainability.
—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for oriented
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On Monday, the Mavericks formally introduced May as their new head coach; it was announced last week, but May met with the media on Monday along with team president of basketball operations, Masai Ujiri.
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Four years later, Israel was effectively ejected from the Asian Football Confederation following a resolution introduced by Kuwait that passed 17 to 13, with six abstentions.
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They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.
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Born and educated in El Fasher, Ibrahim, a general practitioner, had worked throughout the siege in the last functioning health care facility, known as the Saudi Maternity Hospital, in the city.
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His mother is Irish Roman Catholic, and Burnham was educated in Roman Catholic state schools.
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“Oriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oriented. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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