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
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.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Hernández, well acquainted with such platitudes in the years since her husband Jim took his life in a frozen pond, became inspired to write a book about it.
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The Broncos are well-acquainted with Burrow by now, and not in a good way.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The family was already acquainted with the organ donation process.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Hernández, well acquainted with such platitudes in the years since her husband Jim took his life in a frozen pond, became inspired to write a book about it.
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The Broncos are well-acquainted with Burrow by now, and not in a good way.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
The family was already acquainted with the organ donation process.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaint
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On a team full of future Hall of Famers, Rojas was the first player to be introduced at the rally.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Galaxy Mapper, author Allie Summers and illustrator Sian James introduce readers to French astrophysicist Hélène Courtois, a working scientist who studies cosmography, or mapping the observable universe.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 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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San Diego police’s Homeless Outreach Team has educated homeless people about the safe parking lot program and how to avoid tickets for oversized vehicles, and has helped them get connected with services like housing help.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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His five-year goal is to continue educating people on the practical uses of AI through his dedication to lifelong learning and helping others succeed in the evolving technological world.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 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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Drivers are advised to slow down, use caution, and carry winter emergency kits, while outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to prepare for rapidly changing and potentially dangerous weather conditions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Springer advised his teammates simply to be themselves.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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