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

While the UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams know the thrill of national championships, our football fans are more acquainted with the highs-and-lows of an upstart contender and an uphill battle.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of acquainted

Adjective

Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.

— Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026
The objective is to understand the financial picture well enough to make an informed decision despite uncertainty.

— Dr. Melissa Weathersby, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of informed

Adjective

That could still be possible even if White does not play at Portman Road tomorrow night, but his early substitution at the Stadium of Light felt a bit too familiar.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
If this was the case, Hodge realized, experts could continue their calculations using familiar algebraic structures instead of struggling with the triangles.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

So Mannheim head coach and sports manager Dallas Eakins (previously the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks) had an up-close view as the summer went on.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Before a show begins, beauty editors and influencers may be invited backstage by the designer or one of the show’s beauty sponsors for an up-close look at the getting-ready process.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

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