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verb

past tense of acquaint

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Recent Examples of acquainted
Adjective
The panel, which also included David Cochran, a representative from the aquarium, discussed the film as well as how local organizations and communities can not only become more acquainted with the issues surrounding fisherman and local waterways, but how to play a role in effecting change. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The two actors first became acquainted while performing in the musical 110 in the Shade on Broadway in 2007. Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
Having collaborated with Pink on a duet for the 2017 American Music Awards, Estrella was well acquainted with the challenge of creating airborne movement that also supported vocalizing. Luna Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 Sleeping in makeshift tents, they are forced to quickly become acquainted by cooking meals, socializing and competing in mini-games with each other. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acquainted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquainted
Adjective
  • Enhanced Decision-Making Access to real-time data and analytics enables faster, more informed decisions.
    Gary Galstyan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Figuring out what a machine-learning model is doing—being able to offer an explanation that draws specifically on the structure and contents of a formerly black box, rather than just making informed guesses on the basis of inputs and outputs—is known as the problem of interpretability.
    Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • This week, the University of Central Florida introduced Scott Frost as its new football coach.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
  • He has been introduced as its new athletic director and, technically, Jeremiah Donati is not an employee of the University of South Carolina.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Those users with the latest version of Google Maps were advised to go to their timeline and hit the cloud icon before selecting the option to import a backup of data.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The latter star has landed a number of hits throughout the past few years by repurposing melodies and interpolating hooks from older, familiar smashes by other artists, reworking them into something exciting and new for a different audience.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • Where Charlotte’s immigrant community goes for familiar flavors.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • For users accustomed to paying high fees and waiting days for cross-border transfers, the difference is extraordinary.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Car theft in Michigan is an enemy that automakers, owners, and residents have been accustomed to since the beginning of cars in Michigan, in part because of simply how many cars are manufactured there and left on lots waiting for shipment to customers or lots elsewhere.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But he’s also gotta be aware of a lot of his tackles are gonna be below the knees.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
  • Goldenberg says in the future, rank-and-file attendees need to be aware of those signs — and act on them by alerting someone.
    Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Having traveled to 75 countries, bought real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and educated her children in 4, Kathleen is the go-to expert on expat life.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • To those who are poorly educated, this paragraph has been utterly meaningless.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

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“Acquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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