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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Although exact details have yet to be released, people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press that Hamas is expected to release all 20 surviving hostages this weekend, while Israeli forces begin withdrawing from most of Gaza.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Investigators detailed those conclusions in a lengthy memo last month recommending that the office not move forward in charging Comey, according to sources familiar with the memo's contents.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Those not familiar with the water sports world may not know the SipaBoards name, but the Australian company is a natural partner for BMW on this project.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Houston Dash owner Ted Segal is in advanced talks to sell the NWSL team to RHC Group for $120 million, according to multiple people familiar with the talks.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Investigators detailed those conclusions in a lengthy memo last month recommending that the office not move forward in charging Comey, according to sources familiar with the memo's contents.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Those not familiar with the water sports world may not know the SipaBoards name, but the Australian company is a natural partner for BMW on this project.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Houston Dash owner Ted Segal is in advanced talks to sell the NWSL team to RHC Group for $120 million, according to multiple people familiar with the talks.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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