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
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.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abreast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abreast
Adjective
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Caron became acquainted with NESN’s people during the 1994-95 NHL lockout, during which the network covered a number of the Pirates’ games while the Bruins weren’t playing, including a playoff series involving the Pirates and the Providence Bruins.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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That's where Chad Volk, who opened LC Car Care in Lake Crystal in 2018, became well acquainted with the 2015 Edge.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To make an informed decision, Mueller wants to know what EnergySolutions would use the land for, but nobody has given him those answers.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Candidates must be comfortable collaborating closely with engineering teams while making informed tradeoffs based on technical constraints and business impact.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What’s Next UPenn has issued safety advice to students, including not wearing headphones, staying off of phones, and making sure to stay aware of surroundings.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a rare move, aware of Chapman’s growing comfort in Boston, Breslow worked out an in-season extension for the veteran reliever.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Spooky season is officially in full swing and Nashville's nightlife scene is getting a haunted makeover with Halloween pop-up bars transforming familiar haunts into eerie, immersive experiences.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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For those who aren’t familiar, RedZone is the NFL broadcast that whisks viewers around the league to the best moments of every game on Sundays.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At 1-3, the Giants are still facing an up-hill battle of competing for a playoff spot in the deep NFC.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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United isn't alone in elevating its up-in-the-air dining experience.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abreast. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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