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as in introducing
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 informing
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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as in presenting
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 acquainting
The challenge will be acquainting full-time workers with the ins and outs of contract careers.
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Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Americans noticed and began acquainting themselves with the world of tariffs.
—Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Americans noticed and began acquainting themselves with the world of tariffs.
—Inu Manak, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquainting
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Now, authorities are stepping in to slow the flow, introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing day-trip tourism and easing pressure on the village.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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When a syringe goes into a vial to draw up the liquid, there is a risk of introducing germs.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bystander videos, like the ones taken of Pretti, have played a key role for decades in informing the public when law enforcement kills or injures people.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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That discipline is now informing its expansion into the United States, where conversational AI is widespread but largely limited to customer support.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary galleries like Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Edition One Gallery, and GF Contemporary, all of which are women-owned, add to the mix, highlighting innovative art from around the world and presenting an exciting calendar of art exhibitions, festivals, and shows.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guerriau resigned as senator in October, presenting the move as a political decision with no link to the legal proceedings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The mom of Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Elijah Roberts has turned her personal journey into a lifeline for others through her nonprofit, Pain 2 Purpose (P2P), a foundation dedicated to supporting survivors and educating young people.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also addressed discussions in Tallahassee about potential property tax cuts, saying her administration is focused on educating residents about how such cuts could affect county services.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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There’s no copyright contingency telling you the dragon needs to have wings or not, or George should be English, French, or Turkish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s also telling us that this family is experiencing demographic change.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Usha Vance, the nation's second lady and wife of Vice President JD Vance, has spent her family's first year in office familiarizing herself with the pitfalls and pleasantries of public service.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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After familiarizing myself with the fleet of horses—including a month-old foal—a small group saddled up for a breathtaking excursion through the scenic mountains.—
Mary Honkus,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Jan. 2026
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The governor, Tim Walz, defeated for the Vice Presidency, gets on TV, his voice quavering, saying the right things, speaking the truth, and advising courage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cruise lines such as Margaritaville at Sea have begun alerting their guests of the policy, advising passengers to leave any vaping devices onboard the ships or just avoid bringing them altogether, according to numerous reports.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the $205 billion bank sent out a memo introducing required AI training to 175,000 staffers across 80 locations—instructing them particularly in prompting—Citi confirmed with Fortune.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hendrick shared a story about legendary crew chief Ray Evernham instructing his pit crew to run wind sprints to get in shape — something that wasn’t common practice in the 1980s.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Acquainting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainting. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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