as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends
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Recent Examples of abreast
Here's why Seemingly unaware of their surroundings, these shoppers cruise along four and five abreast, forcing everyone else to squeeze around them.
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Delta version has a three-class layout, with seating in economy and economy plus being five abreast, and business class having two seats on each side of the aisle.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Delta version has a three-class layout, with seating in economy and economy plus being five abreast, and business class having two seats on each side of the aisle.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abreast
Adjective
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The hotel takes care to make sure guests feel acquainted with Lisbon, leaving its own handy city guide—which has plenty of original tips—in each room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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And while renewed public attention to these issues is welcome, my work has kept me long acquainted with the fact that these concerns are not novel.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The strongest version of the precious metals IRA discussion centers on structure and informed evaluation.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The tools, built on data from past purchases, preferences and browsing behavior, will enable associates to provide more informed and engaging service tailored to individual customers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The four set lines enforce my preferred tab orthodoxy—four spaces, with tab and backspace both aware of this.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Upon further investigation, police became aware of earlier reports as well as an online video, which went viral on Facebook, showing the beaver attacking other people in the park.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of the precautions a traveler could take are similar to those that became familiar at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Details about the underlying allegation remain murky, but the department sources familiar with the matter said the LAPD’s secretive Special Operations Division tailed officers who were under investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Working at the theater gave Burnett an up-close education in moviegoing culture at the time.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Times will be on-site from Friday to Sunday to bring you an up-close view of what’s happening in the desert.—
Evan Schaben,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abreast. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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