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verb

past tense of accustom

Synonym Chooser

How is the word accustomed distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of accustomed are customary, habitual, usual, and wonted. While all these words mean "familiar through frequent or regular repetition," accustomed is less emphatic than wonted or habitual in suggesting fixed habit or invariable custom.

accepted the compliment with her accustomed modesty

When would customary be a good substitute for accustomed?

While the synonyms customary and accustomed are close in meaning, customary applies to what accords with the practices, conventions, or usages of an individual or community.

the customary waiting period before the application is approved

In what contexts can habitual take the place of accustomed?

The words habitual and accustomed can be used in similar contexts, but habitual suggests a practice settled or established by much repetition.

a habitual morning routine

When could usual be used to replace accustomed?

The words usual and accustomed are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, usual stresses the absence of strangeness or unexpectedness.

my usual order for lunch

When is wonted a more appropriate choice than accustomed?

The synonyms wonted and accustomed are sometimes interchangeable, but wonted stresses habituation but usually applies to what is favored, sought, or purposefully cultivated.

his wonted determination

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accustomed
Adjective
During the pandemic, home buyers got accustomed to sub-3% mortgage rates, which made purchasing a house feel more achievable. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025 Anyway, better to hear Springsteen reinhabit these songs in the style to which everyone has become accustomed than not get a contemporary take at all. Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The partnership could also serve OpenAI by introducing ChatGPT to a massive set of consumers who may not be as accustomed to using AI chats in their shopping as OpenAI’s core user base is. Christina Wilkie, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025 Artists accustomed to juggling a portfolio of business accounts might not love the idea of adding new direct-to-fan channels to their rotation — more accounts to manage daily or weekly. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accustomed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accustomed
Adjective
  • Weak vehicle sales are keeping discounts modest for both new and used options.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The glow-in-the-dark bucket comes filled with 31 Timbits and can be refilled in-restaurant or re-used to pick up all of your Halloween candy.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Prosecutors introduced pawn-shop receipts and fingerprint evidence linking her to Mallory’s property, according to court documents.
    Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Garfield was introduced to readers in 1978 and is syndicated presently in about 2,100 newspapers.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This program has educated over 29 million parents and caregivers on keeping children safe in or around cars.
    Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Born in Soviet-era Ukraine and educated at Harvard and Stanford in the US, Dmitriev worked as a consultant at American consultancy firm McKinsey and as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Camellias Southerners are well-acquainted with camellias, which are beloved for their cool-season blooms and year-round structure.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The cocktail is a fantastic way to get acquainted with Fernet Branca, and who knows?
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Accustomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustomed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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