familiar with
idiom
: having some knowledge about (something)
We are familiar with the situation.
I'm not very familiar with that area.
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That decision was made without telling the White House first, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Some people may be familiar with the 2003 movie by the same name, which is a new take on the 1950s movie that was based on the book.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The source familiar with the investigation noted those specialized resources, including the hostage rescue team from Quantico, Virginia, are always readily available.
—Pat Milton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
That source and one other person familiar with the process said multiple bidders will move on to the next round of vetting in the sale process.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Some people may be familiar with the 2003 movie by the same name, which is a new take on the 1950s movie that was based on the book.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The source familiar with the investigation noted those specialized resources, including the hostage rescue team from Quantico, Virginia, are always readily available.
—Pat Milton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
That source and one other person familiar with the process said multiple bidders will move on to the next round of vetting in the sale process.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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