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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
In a world where people have grown increasingly accustomed to finding love by swiping right or left, this little Irish town and its festival offers something different. Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 Social media consumers are accustomed to blurry, low-quality cellphone videos amassing millions of views, often outperforming polished content. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 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
  • Defeats and disappointment were likely to be part of the mix alongside the winning feeling that everyone connected with Wrexham has got so used to since Parkinson took charge.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Since the Fed's rate cut in September, the interest rates offered to both new and used car buyers have edged down slightly.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pennywise — the iconic, malevolent shapeshifting entity that often takes the form of a dancing clown and was first introduced in Stephen King's 1986 novel It — suddenly and mysteriously appeared on five different continents on Tuesday.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Micheli estimated about 70 bills had some form of this language, about 3% of the almost 2,400 bills introduced.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The key is to get educated about what menopause really is and what your body needs to adapt to the changes.
    Essence, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Meng was born and educated in China.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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