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as in introduces
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 informs
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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3
as in presents
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 Synonyms for acquaints
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Fender Electric Instruments introduces a single- and dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025 -
Maggie also introduces Quinn to her supply sergeant Conway (iCarly’s Laci Mosley), who reveals she’s taken advantage of the free-flowing military budget to accrue a secret closet full of valuable treasures for the base.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Rather, his supporters say that Montgomery was the first to understand and demonstrate the physics and control that still informs modern flight.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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That’s why another function of the department is to collect information and data, which then informs research and decision-making.—
Jackie Valley,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Jan. 2025
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Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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To prepare for the cold temperatures, NWS advises residents to exercise caution while traveling, dress appropriately, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and do not use generators or grills inside.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Because of the storm, the weather service advises that Sunday travel will be difficult, if not impossible.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 2025
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The bill instructs the convening of an 11-member council with appointments made by the president and leaders in both parties to include academic experts, researchers, parents, youth representatives and others who are well-versed in social media and online safety.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
19 Dec. 2024
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The tablet also instructs adherents to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site for Samaritans, near the modern-day city of Nablus.—
Sarah Ventre,
NPR,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Acquaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaints. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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