as in informed
having information especially as a result of study or experience
would like to see students become acquainted with all the services that the university has to offer
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as in introduced
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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as in advised
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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as in presented
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 acquainted
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
And since the country has gotten more acquainted with his history, many people have commented on how his relationship with wife Gwen, 58, seems to mirror that of the fictional Taylors.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
No sooner have participants gotten acquainted with one set of rules than another comes along demanding to be mastered.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
O'Malley is a good fighter who has the opportunity to reflect, improve his takedown defense, and become more acquainted with a tough, freestyle fighter with an A+ grappling game.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
And since the country has gotten more acquainted with his history, many people have commented on how his relationship with wife Gwen, 58, seems to mirror that of the fictional Taylors.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
And while you may be well acquainted with Whispering Angel from Chateau d’Esclans, the esteemed producer from Provence, there are other significantly more posh offerings in their portfolio such as Les Clans and Garrus.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
No sooner have participants gotten acquainted with one set of rules than another comes along demanding to be mastered.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquainted
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Management may want to consider dedicating staff time to staying informed about the range of issues that may be affecting different groups of employees.Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the past, most new models were introduced in and around September, but carmakers now introduce new models throughout a calendar year.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wolfe was introduced to Sasaki by one of his clients, Yoshi Tsutsugo, who played briefly for the Dodgers.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents are also advised not to follow behind people who have fallen into the ice, the chief said.Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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People who have tummy tucks, for example, are advised to stay hunched over for two weeks after their procedures while the skin heals.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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For her recent Vogue Italia cover, Del Rey complemented her familiar sweep of black eyeliner with a Sophia Loren-esque headscarf.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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Whether this powertrain or performance level is enough to wow buyers accustomed to cars of similar acceleration is an open question, but also, perhaps, an academic one; Ferrari says all 799 examples have already been spoken for, even at an asking price of just shy of $4 million a pop.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Affluent shoppers, accustomed to frictionless experiences, expect promo codes to be easy to find and even easier to use.Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Cato could go public next year if market conditions are favorable, Kramer told Fierce Network.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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That means the company's license plates are very likely to remain vulnerable despite Rodriguez's warning—a fact, Rodriguez says, that transport policymakers and law enforcement should be aware of as digital license plates roll out across the country.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to data from Our World in Data, people who are aware of the significant progress humanity has made over the last century are significantly more likely to believe that the future would be better.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to a recent study, only 23% of employees feel completely educated and trained on AI.Bill Pappas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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His wife, National Museum of the American Indian Director Cynthia Chavez Lamar, was raised and educated because of the work of her father, San Felipe Pueblo jeweler Richard Chavez.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Acquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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