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
Adjective
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Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025 -
Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Other clubs have contacted the players’ representatives, asking to be kept informed on discussions but Kamara wants to stay in the Premier League and talks are progressing.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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From library shelves to classrooms, censorship limits exposure to diverse viewpoints and restricts informed engagement with complex social issues.—
Laura Backstrom,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Just be aware of the potential for Moto AI to beam your data to the cloud.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Some of this uncertainty is coming from familiar sources, and some from new developments.—
Amanda Tickel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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With three birdies also added on the card, Scheffler walked into the clubhouse with a familiar position on the leaderboard at a major.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The up arrows first turned down in February when Trump and his administration rolled out tariff plans for Mexico and Canada.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Critics of the plus up question the need to throw more money at a defense industrial base that is currently maxed out, especially as benefits for veterans and military families could be subject to reductions.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abreast. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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