as in informed
having information especially as a result of study or experience
would like to see students become acquainted with all the services that the university has to offer
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as in introduced
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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as in advised
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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as in presented
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 acquainted
Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The hotel takes care to make sure guests feel acquainted with Lisbon, leaving its own handy city guide—which has plenty of original tips—in each room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Viewers can get acquainted with Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson, who ranks fourth nationally in both home runs and RBIs.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Adjective
In the months since, she's become well acquainted with the French house and its creative director, Matthieu Blazy, who actually dressed Mandava, a Chanel ambassador, for her night at the Met.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The hotel takes care to make sure guests feel acquainted with Lisbon, leaving its own handy city guide—which has plenty of original tips—in each room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Flaming Gorge | While Wyoming may be landlocked, there are a handful of places to get acquainted with the water, including the Flaming Gorge Recreation Area.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Viewers can get acquainted with Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson, who ranks fourth nationally in both home runs and RBIs.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquainted
Adjective
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From my experience working with leading global apparel brands, more informed sourcing decisions are being made earlier, before commitments are locked in.—
Alyn Franklin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The principle of free, prior and informed consent was designed specifically to break that pattern.—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Russia's federal air transport agency, Rosaviatsiya, said in posts to Telegram that temporary flight restrictions were introduced at airports in Sochi, Volgograd, Kaluga, Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod overnight.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Having introduced that fiercely luminous piece in 2023, Dudamel brought it back in March, placing it on the second half of a concert that began with Beethoven’s Seventh.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Cooper is expected to be in court on Wednesday to be advised of the charge of second-degree assault- strangulation, as well as Cooper, 28, third-degree assault- knowingly or recklessly causing injury, a misdemeanor.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The Eastlands’ supporters had seemingly been advised against wearing green.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Both regions have robust local entertainment traditions whose audiences are accustomed to consuming content in their native languages.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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That lone elk was accustomed to staying on the move.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Another way to stay hydrated is to avoid drinking alcohol, because alcoholic beverages cause dehydration and also make people less aware of heat illness symptoms, says Vanos.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The mayor and the police department should’ve been more aware of the possibility of this happening from previous incidents and prepared for it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Casanova said the researchers hope to continue studying the issue and build enough evidence to support changes within the healthcare system, including how cancer patients are educated about chronic heat exposure.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The profile of a heavy sports bettor is a male younger than 35 who is single, employed and well-educated, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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“Acquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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