abreast

adjective

ə-ˈbrest How to pronounce abreast (audio)
Definition of abreastnext
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 Synonyms for abreast
  1. acquainted
  2. informed
  3. aware
  4. familiar
  5. up
Adjective
  • Linklater was very acquainted with the real life story of Gary Johnson.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s no prettier place to become acquainted with some of Canada’s most influential artists: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, a collective of landscape painters who rose to fame in the early 20th century with their romantic depictions of Canadian nature.
    Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Definition of acquainted
Adjective
  • Pharmacists can now access the tools needed to deliver effective care, stay informed about the latest medical advancements and tailor educational resources to meet each patient’s needs.
    Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Please stay informed whether with The Times or with local government agencies.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • Professional Service Providers – Professionals including lawyers, accountants, insurance and benefits brokers, investor relations firms and financial printers may be aware of their client companies’ open CFO positions.
    Steven Wasserman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But slang can also be used to demean, bully, or belittle others, so parents should be aware of trendy lingo their kids are using in their day-to-day life.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • By: Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. As the new year approaches, many small business owners and managers are asking themselves some familiar questions about the future.
    Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And the plotting didn’t take place in strange, distant areas: Among those charged with acts of brutality or acting as conspirators in the insurrection were residents of Ormond Beach, Titusville, Kissimmee and other familiar, nearby cities.
    Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Donte DiVincenzo threw his up arms in exasperated fashion the second Anthony Edwards veered away from the plan Saturday night.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Fox News and the election year bump: As noted a few paragraphs ago, cable news had an up year overall thanks largely to the presidential election, with all of CNN, Fox News and MSNBC improving their primetime and full-day audiences from 2023 (through Dec. 19).
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of up
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