familiarize

“To actually familiarize themselves with player experiences. To listen and respond to players, anticipate issues and be willing to lead even when things get uncomfortable.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

“It was received in a way that not only did we want to change how we, you know, approach today, but also to familiarize ourselves with sustaining the way that this feels moving forward.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Before diving into specific recipes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with ingredients that can be used in lieu of onions, Chavez says.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026

As your home is your major asset, think about reverse-mortgage counseling, if only to familiarize yourself with the issue.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025

I walked around to familiarize myself with my vicinity.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

A jagged, Tarantinian flashback structure slowly familiarizes us with the plotters.

From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2023

She familiarizes herself with an Ulla Johnson or a Proenza Schouler because she comes to Rent the Runway.

From The Verge ● Jul. 26, 2022

Start with “Know Before You Go,” a free online program that familiarizes would-be backcountry users with the risks associated with backcountry skiing and riding.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2021

In 2019, there are only five major conferences, but there are enough broadcast outlets to ensure that no announcing team ever familiarizes itself with any individual program.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2019

This chapter also familiarizes the reader with each method’s philosophy and principles, unique pedagogy, and practices and activities.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

They also reviewed the spacecraft's interior layout, tested communication systems, and familiarized themselves with the sounds produced by Dragon's fans and pumps.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026

Business was steady, and working long shifts behind the counter familiarized them with the neighborhood and community.

From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2024

She added that it was “pretty cool” that many of Swift’s fans are getting familiarized with football because of the relationship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2023

It's a change from her previous albums "Hot Pink" and Grammy-nominated "Planet Her," which fans familiarized themselves with her pop sound and look.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2023

I don’t remind him that I still haven’t even seen Mr. X, let alone familiarized myself with his luggage.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

The slowdown drill is Taiwan’s first, the office of the president said, aimed at familiarizing the public with “how to ensure uninterrupted communication for themselves and their families in emergencies.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Moving forward, be sure you’re properly preparing for your interview, meaning you are researching the company and familiarizing yourself with the other players in the industry.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026

By familiarizing yourself with local tenant protection laws and planning as best as possible, you can help find yourself with sky-high rent far above everyday market prices.

From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025

Cunningham, who had also played and coached under Wooden, didn’t need any familiarizing with the frugal ways of UCLA’s athletic department.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2023

After I finished familiarizing myself with the area, I sat down and tried to think about how I was going to get out of the forest.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah