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Recent Examples of acquaintance Interwoven with these conversations are scenes of Ray sitting on a city bus next to his new acquaintance, Shatique. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025 When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to ‘find the accountant,’ Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Research shows even casual interactions with random work acquaintances or strangers on the street can boost your happiness, which is a boon for your well-being and longevity too. Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 June 2025 According to the statement, Tyler was a longtime acquaintance of Bruno’s owner and had been staying at the home. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for acquaintance
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Noun
  • Though he’s been working in omnivore restaurants, Castellón is himself a vegan and now uses his familiarity with live fire cooking to coax the produce that is the centerpiece of the menu to its peak potential.
    Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
  • In addition to familiarity with multiple Ducks from his Rangers tenure, Kreider has become close with Trevor Zegras during the latter’s ascent from amateur player to NHL lottery pick.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Silvia Garcia, who held this role globally at Coca-Cola, told me the most important part is aligning people’s experience with the values the company claims to stand for.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • Hartford Courant Juneteenth Jamboree in New Haven Friday, June 20, 7 p.m. at the Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green Jumpstart your two-week Festival experience with a performance that pays homage to the Juneteenth holiday and celebrates our collective dedication to harmony and truth!
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025

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“Acquaintance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaintance. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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