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
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Linklater was very acquainted with the real life story of Gary Johnson.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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
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Adjective
Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Linklater was very acquainted with the real life story of Gary Johnson.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Dec. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquainted
Adjective
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These credentials clearly indicate whether the content was created using a commercially safe Firefly model or a partner model, helping customers identify the source of the AI output and make informed decisions about its commercial use.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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This appealed to the informed and substantial citizen.—
John Kenneth Galbraith,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Verb
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This week, the University of Central Florida introduced Scott Frost as its new football coach.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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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
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Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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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
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The Blackpink superstar joined the F1 soundtrack, which is packed with familiar musicians across a variety of genres.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As more travelers arrive, so do the familiar questions about how to grow tourism without diluting what makes a place special.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Verb
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For users accustomed to paying high fees and waiting days for cross-border transfers, the difference is extraordinary.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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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
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Young musicians coming out of music schools should be aware of all the other kinds of music, and should be able to play those other types of music, because 95 percent of them will not play in symphony orchestras or as soloists.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Authorities aren't aware of any other injured, Police Chief Joe Silva said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Verb
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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
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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 30 Jul. 2025.
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