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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However, top officials rallied against the idea, the Journal reported, citing anonymous current and former administration officials familiar with the matter.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
The Miami Herald reported last week that according to sources familiar with the situation, the administration has selected targets inside Venezuela and is ready to launch attacks.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Hiring experts echo that view, saying that firms across industries are looking for candidates with AI experience—especially those familiar with the tools already in use internally.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
The Miami Herald reported last week that according to sources familiar with the situation, the administration has selected targets inside Venezuela and is ready to launch attacks.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Hiring experts echo that view, saying that firms across industries are looking for candidates with AI experience—especially those familiar with the tools already in use internally.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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