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

That officers would keep them informed about the status of Cook’s case.

— Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission penalized General Motors for illegally collecting and selling precise location and driving behavior data without informed consent.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of informed

Adjective

In 2001, authorities became aware of the discrepancies surrounding Jamal’s immigration history, and he was eventually convicted of lying to immigration officials.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Painfully aware of this, Shawn waited for one of the drunk old men to comment, heckle, make one of those incomprehensible jokes that drew rude laughter from adults.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of aware

Adjective

The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The 1,800-square-foot layout was configured to work harder without sacrificing familiar sight lines.

— Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

Even better, the superstar followed up the reveal by appearing to launch an alternate account on Instagram giving an up-close look at the sneaker along with a new version of his signature shoe with Nike branding.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Crushed Dreams Unfortunately, for those interested in an up-close and personal look at day-to-day operations, a golden ticket will not be offered for the foreseeable future.

— Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

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