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as in unused
not having acquired a habit or tolerance
pampered youngsters who were unaccustomed to such hard work
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as in unfamiliar
not known or experienced before
the unaccustomed friendliness of my relatives after I won the lottery
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
unaccustomed styles of cooking that the tourists had to be persuaded to try
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Recent Examples of unaccustomed
The snowfall that dazzled Southerners unaccustomed to significant accumulation is over, but the cold is sticking around and keeping slippery conditions in place.
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Robert Shackelford, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Forecasters say snowfall could stretch from north Georgia, through Atlanta, and into southern portions unaccustomed to such weather.
—Gerald Herbert and David J. Phillip, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Areas unaccustomed to freezing, or below freezing, forecasts like the South and Mid-Atlantic won't be spared and could reach some daily record cold temperatures, Taylor said.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
Which begs the question as cold weather looms for the Chiefs’ home playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday: Could KC get a similar boost this season while facing a warm-weather team unaccustomed to these temperatures?
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Robert Shackelford, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Forecasters say snowfall could stretch from north Georgia, through Atlanta, and into southern portions unaccustomed to such weather.
—Gerald Herbert and David J. Phillip, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Areas unaccustomed to freezing, or below freezing, forecasts like the South and Mid-Atlantic won't be spared and could reach some daily record cold temperatures, Taylor said.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
Which begs the question as cold weather looms for the Chiefs’ home playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday: Could KC get a similar boost this season while facing a warm-weather team unaccustomed to these temperatures?
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaccustomed
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Any unused bonus will expire after seven days. 21+ and present in participating states.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Cards will be loaded with $22 per day, and any unused amount will be forfeited at the end of the day with no rollover.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Understandably, the team felt a degree of apprehension due to the focus on acquiring new clients in an unfamiliar market, which marked a departure from our traditional operations.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Britton Moore stepped into unfamiliar territory during The Voice Season 27 Knockouts — and came out with a win.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Separately, just days before the start date, Read made the unusual move of adding an alternate juror from her first trial to her legal team, according to media reports citing court records.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Canvas’s menu feature flavors such as Arabic coffee and karak chai and biscuits, but Al Marri also enjoys experimenting with unusual combinations, looking outside the dessert realm for ideas.—
Nicola Chilton,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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Giving consumers an authentic, memorable, and novel experience that shows how the brand understands the consumer on a deeper level forges a connection that can’t be bought.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Guillory learned something crucial about her evolution as an author while working on her latest novel Flirting Lessons, out April 8.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Addressed an issue where all horse saddles were uncommon.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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To be fair, government tech projects are complicated, and overruns aren’t uncommon.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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These stores typically feature eclectic collections of oddities, collectibles, curiosities, and decorative items that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the strange and unique.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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If some readers were befuddled by Mr. Holland’s strange and magical imagery, graphic artists were entranced.—
Penelope Green,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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His being handsome, funny and not known for comedy was a real asset.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Those firms, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, say in their lawsuits that the orders amount to an unprecedented assault on the legal system and represent an unconstitutional form of presidential retaliation.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Spending at nonprofit institutions plunged 15.8% amid federal funding cuts as the Trump administration embarks on an unprecedented campaign to sharply downsize the government.—
Lucia Mutikani,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Unaccustomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaccustomed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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