1
as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
Mr. King spent the first week of the summer internship acquainting everyone with the new computers
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2
as in to inform
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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3
as in to present
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
hoping that someone would acquaint them with the new neighbors
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Recent Examples of acquaint
Also, President Trump’s family has paid several visits to Mongolia on personal trips to get acquainted with our nomadic lifestyle and beautiful landscape.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
The artist is well acquainted with Schrödinger’s uncertain future.
—Liana Finck, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025
She got acquainted with 150 women in person and another 150 online since.
—Sonal Nain, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Perhaps nowhere in the world is the pressure more intense than in Southern California, where the demands on the power grid are high and many residents are well acquainted with the consequences of aging, unsuitable infrastructure.
—Andrew Heath, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
The artist is well acquainted with Schrödinger’s uncertain future.
—Liana Finck, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025
She got acquainted with 150 women in person and another 150 online since.
—Sonal Nain, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Perhaps nowhere in the world is the pressure more intense than in Southern California, where the demands on the power grid are high and many residents are well acquainted with the consequences of aging, unsuitable infrastructure.
—Andrew Heath, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaint
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This year's update is expected to revamp its slab-design, ditch the physical home button and introduce its FaceID feature, apart from camera and processor updates to support AI features, according to analysts and media reports.—
Akash Sriram,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Early in her memoir, Mlotek introduces its titular term, no fault, which refers to a divorce obtained without the designation of blame.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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They were informed earlier this week that their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have said that the players have been informed of the decision.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Stanford educated Soubhik Dawn, a two-time founder and seasoned product management professional, understands the abyss that confronts many job seekers.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The organization works with Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, a non-governmental group that promotes and protects human rights in the country, to educate state bodies, such as the Nigerian military, on the experiences of trans Nigerians.—
Damisola Sulaiman,
The Dial,
20 Feb. 2025
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His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Scott Grosz, an attorney with the nonpartisan Wisconsin Legislative Council, told the committee his research found that whenever additional state money became available, the UW System president and chancellors would agree on the allocations that then get locked in for future years.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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How that position is utilized at Penn State will be determined in the coming months as Knowles familiarizes himself with the roster.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Every year, the CFA holds regular outreach events with schools and the community to familiarize regular folk with the telltale signs of impending fires, how to get relevant information from official sources, and the appropriate risk mitigation tactics.—
Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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Community bankers are advocating for fewer regulations, while Federal Reserve officials advise a balance between consumer protection and economic growth.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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But several national security agencies, including the FBI, and multiple other federal departments advised staffers not to respond to the email immediately, suggesting that the broader executive branch was not informed of nor prepared for the demand.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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Education institutions were instructed to review their policies; cease efforts to circumvent bans of race considerations or its proxies; and end contracts with third parties that consider race.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
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The House resolution raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion and instructs congressional committees to find at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years, only partially offsetting the tax cuts extension.—
Brett Rowland | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Acquaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaint. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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