abreast
adverb or adjective
1
: beside one another in line
columns of men five abreast
with seats two abreast on each side of the aisle
They drew abreast of [=alongside of] each other.
2
: up to a particular standard or level especially of knowledge of recent developments
tries to keep abreast of [=to stay informed about] the news
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Shih highlights the constant need for logistics firms to stay abreast of regulatory changes to ensure compliance and mitigate delays.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Subscribe to the Eye on AI newsletter to stay abreast of how AI is shaping the future of business.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Low blood sugar is important to stay abreast of, too.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Keeping an eye on meme coins means staying abreast of the evolving narrative of cryptocurrency and its adoption in mainstream culture.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Top lawmakers are keeping abreast of the mass casualty event and remain open to providing any aid needed by local officials, Fox has learned.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
The military also had other ways of staying abreast of the situation.
—Alma Guillermoprieto, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024
Build a Collaborative Ecosystem: Engage with industry peers, academic institutions and technology partners to share knowledge, explore collaborative opportunities and stay abreast of best practices in AI implementation.
—Andrew Forbes, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
In this new era, staying abreast of AI advancements will not be a choice, but rather a fundamental requirement for organizations to remain competitive.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Subscribe to the Eye on AI newsletter to stay abreast of how AI is shaping the future of business.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Low blood sugar is important to stay abreast of, too.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Keeping an eye on meme coins means staying abreast of the evolving narrative of cryptocurrency and its adoption in mainstream culture.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Top lawmakers are keeping abreast of the mass casualty event and remain open to providing any aid needed by local officials, Fox has learned.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
The military also had other ways of staying abreast of the situation.
—Alma Guillermoprieto, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024
Build a Collaborative Ecosystem: Engage with industry peers, academic institutions and technology partners to share knowledge, explore collaborative opportunities and stay abreast of best practices in AI implementation.
—Andrew Forbes, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
In this new era, staying abreast of AI advancements will not be a choice, but rather a fundamental requirement for organizations to remain competitive.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abreast. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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abreast
adverb or adjective1
: side by side with bodies in line
lined up three abreast
2
: up to a standard or level especially of knowledge
keep abreast of the times
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