1
as in to introduce
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
Mr. King spent the first week of the summer internship acquainting everyone with the new computers
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2
as in to inform
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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3
as in to present
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
hoping that someone would acquaint them with the new neighbors
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Recent Examples of acquaint
The cocktail is a fantastic way to get acquainted with Fernet Branca, and who knows?
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
But there’s one SDFC sports figure who’s well-acquainted with San Diego’s lengthy sports-title drought.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
However, falling in love from the comfort of their pods is only the beginning, as the couples go on to vacation together, live in a new apartment and get acquainted with their partner's lives, family and friends.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Part of why Federline became such a staple doing club appearances and his 2007 Super Bowl commercial was to pay for a lifestyle he was only ever briefly acquainted with.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
But there’s one SDFC sports figure who’s well-acquainted with San Diego’s lengthy sports-title drought.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
However, falling in love from the comfort of their pods is only the beginning, as the couples go on to vacation together, live in a new apartment and get acquainted with their partner's lives, family and friends.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Part of why Federline became such a staple doing club appearances and his 2007 Super Bowl commercial was to pay for a lifestyle he was only ever briefly acquainted with.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaint
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The new foreign media legislation, introduced by Likud lawmaker Ariel Kallner and backed by Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, would make such powers permanent — even outside times of war or national emergency — and remove the requirement for judicial oversight.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Those subsidies, which were introduced during the COVID pandemic, are set to expire at the end of the year and could leave as many as 22 million Americans with significantly higher monthly health insurance premiums if Congress does not extend them.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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To continue complying with SB 1383, the city must start inspecting what customers are putting in their bins and keep trying to educate those who are making mistakes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her work primarily focuses on monitoring the oil and gas industry, assessing its impacts and educating community members about production and regulation.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Virtual and physical demonstrations and presentations familiarized the audience, a cross-section of entertainment, finance and technology pros, with the companies’ innovations and ambitions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The city had urged voters going in-person on Election Day to vote to familiarize themselves with parking options at Berkley High School due to ongoing construction.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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To avoid this issue, Wang advises simply following the product labels and dosage information while also maintaining a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for your machine.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Once considered superficial next to financial advice and tax planning, services for health and wellness, family and kids, and travel and self-improvement are becoming core competencies in the business of advising and helping wealthy families.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Following the tense confrontation, Itsaragrisil instructed security to remove Bosch from the pre-competition briefing.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jurors were also tasked with deciding whether Zwerner was negligent and caused any of her own damages; if so, she would be barred from recovering any money from Parker, the judge instructed the jury.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Acquaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaint. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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