familiar with

phrase

: having some knowledge about (something)
We are familiar with the situation.
I'm not very familiar with that area.

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Anyone who’s owned Birkenstocks is familiar with their remarkably comfortable cork footbeds, which contour to your feet with every step. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 Alarmed at the unexpected setback, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who last year agreed a defense pact with Washington, personallyrequested US military intervention but was rebuffed, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Bloomberg first reported the news, citing sources familiar with the matter. — Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 Those familiar with the situation suspected there were other reasons behind his decision to leave. — Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiar with

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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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