as in used
being in the habit or custom
Josh felt uncomfortably full, as he was not accustomed to eating so much
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as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life
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Recent Examples of accustomed
Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Once accustomed to multiple passes through 45 to 50 schools per year, GE Appliances has resigned to four or five events per semester at just 15 institutions.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Many people got accustomed to using AI tools on the job, getting their answers from AI search, and confiding in chatbots, for better or for worse.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
If anything, homicide isn’t just advantageous for Man-su professionally but also at home, unexpectedly strengthening his bond with Miri, a divorcée who has become accustomed to being a stay-at-home mom.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Once accustomed to multiple passes through 45 to 50 schools per year, GE Appliances has resigned to four or five events per semester at just 15 institutions.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
The weddings baby boomers may have been accustomed to are likely far different than the nuptials that occur during Gen Z weddings, from the décor down to the wedding dress.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Many people got accustomed to using AI tools on the job, getting their answers from AI search, and confiding in chatbots, for better or for worse.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustomed
Adjective
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In addition to used books, other items such as collectibles will also be available for purchase.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The wounded and dead from Saturday's violence in Malekshahi were taken to the Imam Khomeini hospital in Ilam, where security forces stormed the compound and used batons, tear gas and live fire, according to Hengaw.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Early in their relationship, Rusty introduced Andrea to the religious teachings of Woroniecki.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The study population was also largely White, relatively highly educated and had few co-occurring conditions, Holtzheimer said — so how SAINT may work for more diverse groups or ones with more than one diagnosis isn’t fully clear, though this wasn’t the point of the study.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The strategy includes expanding the use of AI into the curriculum, professional development of the staff in using AI, having an acceptable use policy for students, and ensuring that students are educated in the responsible use of the technology.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So Kansans are well acquainted with the drink, but most of the rest of us aren’t.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Hudson and Toney go a ways back — Toney went to school with Hudson’s mom, and each other’s families are acquainted.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Accustomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustomed. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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