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
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
And since the country has gotten more acquainted with his history, many people have commented on how his relationship with wife Gwen, 58, seems to mirror that of the fictional Taylors.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The ex-student, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing circumstances, said that the boys of the 2016 graduating class were tight-knit and well-acquainted with each others' families.
—Nick Mordowanec, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
O'Malley is a good fighter who has the opportunity to reflect, improve his takedown defense, and become more acquainted with a tough, freestyle fighter with an A+ grappling game.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
And since the country has gotten more acquainted with his history, many people have commented on how his relationship with wife Gwen, 58, seems to mirror that of the fictional Taylors.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
The ex-student, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing circumstances, said that the boys of the 2016 graduating class were tight-knit and well-acquainted with each others' families and the like.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The ex-student, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing circumstances, said that the boys of the 2016 graduating class were tight-knit and well-acquainted with each others' families.
—Nick Mordowanec, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your role will be to aid in making informed decisions about investments, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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With this, people can look at the big picture of their health and make informed decisions each day.Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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The movie that introduced the world to Jacob Elordi and his mean teen smirk.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg introduced this charge alongside the standard first-degree murder charge.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Skywatchers are advised to keep an eye on NOAA’s 30-minute forecast and apps like Aurora Now.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Motorists were advised to consider other east-to-west routes heading in and out of the downtown area.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Using color and music to tell that story — celebrating Black culture — the collection marries Black Radiance’s beauty know-how for darker skin tones with Cross Colours’ familiar palette of red, yellow, black and green, as well as its connection to ’80s and ’90s hip-hop.Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, Nebraska faces off against fellow Big Ten titan Penn State in a clash of familiar foes.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The lavish side of mechanical keyboards Ultimately, the keyboard's unique construction, design cues, and lack of mass production contribute to a four-figure price tag that'll shock those not accustomed to the overly luxurious side of mechanical keyboards.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Most people are very familiar with squirrels, accustomed to seeing the animals on their streets or in their yards.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Other ministers told their flocks that God was present even in painful, traumatic moments.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Emergency officials are aware of the inspection and will be available to provide any assistance if necessary, the release states.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to data from Our World in Data, people who are aware of the significant progress humanity has made over the last century are significantly more likely to believe that the future would be better.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Latina healthcare workers tend to be less well-educated than non-Latinas in that job.Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Other stubborn problems—low birth rates, underemployment among the college-educated, a doctors’ strike that has effectively halted elective medical procedures—have gone largely unaddressed.Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Acquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainted. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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