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
Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
The two become acquainted, and Colleen begins to care for Elsie in the place of agency care workers hired by her middle-aged son, John (Jason Watkins), who, overworked, weren’t doing a particularly good job.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Montoya first got acquainted with soccer as a young child.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
That's where Chad Volk, who opened LC Car Care in Lake Crystal in 2018, became well acquainted with the 2015 Edge.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
The two become acquainted, and Colleen begins to care for Elsie in the place of agency care workers hired by her middle-aged son, John (Jason Watkins), who, overworked, weren’t doing a particularly good job.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
He was acquainted with one of the jurors in the trial, which was set to start in November, according to the feds.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Montoya first got acquainted with soccer as a young child.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquainted
Adjective
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Iowa weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In January, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, a new version of its chatbot that the company says can analyze users’ medical records, wellness apps and wearable device data to answer health and medical questions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after the first awards were announced, Bell introduced a table tennis tournament.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Faison said that Lawrence advised him to redo his audition in a different style.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent as soon as possible for information on rebooking and refunds, though passengers are reporting difficulties getting assistance because of high caller volumes.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There just was something very familiar.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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From the steamy streets of Carnival in the late 1970s to the 18th century Arctic tundra and an eerily familiar, fictionalized version of present-day America, this year’s nominees span decades, genres, continents and cultures.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the fall of 2023, Yanxiao joined Tsinghua University, where his research confused professors who were accustomed to more conventional disciplinary lines.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The biggest challenge in the couple's wedding planning was not organizing the ceremony itself, but protecting the privacy of the newlyweds, who, accustomed to living under the media eye in bustling New York City, wanted to create an intimate, secret wedding away from the paparazzi.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rubio told reporters that the US strikes on Iran were designed to head off a threat to the US from Israel’s plans to attack Iran, according to The Hill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The United Kingdom told British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and the UAE to register their presence to receive direct updates from its foreign ministry.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One activist said the group is aware of the concerns, as well as worries about noise complaints, but counter that with the changing tactics of ICE agents in their communities, residents are also looking for new, flexible, grassroots ways to alert people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Be aware that sodium nitrite is added to the brine to prevent bacterial growth and to give the meat its characteristic pink color.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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Our players are consistently educated about the Program and the consequences if they are found to be in violation.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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And there are plenty of opportunities to get educated directly from culinary masters.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Acquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainted. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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