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
Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
These are the brutally real snapshots of a man well acquainted with—but still perplexed by—the powerful and destructive forces that lord over our lives.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 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
As someone who’s spent half her life coloring her hair–from bleach blonde to cherry red–I’m well acquainted with both the thrill and the responsibility that comes with a new shade.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
These are the brutally real snapshots of a man well acquainted with—but still perplexed by—the powerful and destructive forces that lord over our lives.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquainted
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Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Collins also recommends checking credit reports every six months to stay informed.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Encode’s vice president of public policy issued a statement endorsing HB 286 after the group paid for polling that found broad support for the bill among Utah voters just days after it was introduced.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors have also introduced letters from the State Department, the Defense Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI stating that searches found no record that the defendants had ever been employed by those federal agencies.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Several doctors' groups said the changes were not based on good evidence, and advised doctors and patients to follow guidance that was previously in place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Iran's intelligence ministry advised civilians to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during Chaharshanbe Suri, an annual fire dance festival held on the last Wednesday of the Persian New Year.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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There’s a familiar rhetorical pattern to retirement announcements by most members of Congress.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Veo would take over that month, offering the familiar standing scooters now used, along with seated scooters, two-person scooters, cargo bikes and trikes.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Their combination of size, speed, agility and aggression sets them apart from other invasive reptiles that Floridians may be accustomed to seeing in their backyards.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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TikTok and Instagram have accustomed us to doing everything at breakneck speed, experimenting with disposable trends that quickly run out of steam.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The city was aware that rejecting the contract put at least $90 million in grant funding at risk, Councilwoman Sarah Parady said in December.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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How the Horns held off the Wolfpack Anyone who has watched the Longhorns are painfully aware of the palpitations and hoop sweats that come with this group.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Naloxone became widely available, restrictions on medications for opioid use disorder loosened, and communities educated people on the risks of fentanyl.—
Grey Gardner,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kids are better educated in their first two years at community college anyway, the UC professor said.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Acquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainted. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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