ABREAST Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

abreast

adjective

ə-ˈbrest

Definition of abreast

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. — 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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Adjective

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Classic-TV enthusiasts are well acquainted with the impact Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had on the medium.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
But that conflict quickly fizzles as both parents become acquainted with this robot, whose memories only extend to the information the couple provided.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of acquainted

Adjective

The companies that will be best positioned for the future are those that combine better technology with stronger supplier relationships and more informed decision-making.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
More than a year after the tapes were shared, District Attorney Nathan Hochman charged Flores for violating a decades-old California eavesdropping statute that prohibits secret recordings without informed consent of all parties present.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of informed

Adjective

However, Kaczmarek says the county board has been well aware of the funding gap since last year, when the board did not fully fund her budget request.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
There’s also a Transparency Mode for situations where users need to be aware of their surroundings, such as travel announcements.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of aware

Adjective

Want to sit in the lower section in the biggest stadium on the grounds that day, which will provide an up-close view of some (possibly) one-sided matches, as well as access to general admission seats on the rest of the courts?

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Then, the team compared the data from its simulations with Hera’s up-close observations of Deimos.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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