abreast

adjective

ə-ˈbrest How to pronounce abreast (audio)
Definition of abreastnext
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abreast
  1. acquainted
  2. informed
  3. aware
  4. familiar
  5. up
Adjective
  • Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.
    — Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Definition of acquainted
Adjective
  • Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The interplay of these factors has created perfect conditions for an explosion in consumer health care purchases; many want to feel better, can afford it and are now informed about how to achieve it.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • Be aware that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe alternatives.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
  • O'Brien argued the officers were well aware Chris Prichard was a serious threat to his wife.
    — Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • Whatever the case, deer tend to use familiar travel corridors.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The perfumed notes are calibrated and restrained so that the blossoms underpin more familiar flavors like punchy, piney juniper and juicy pomelo peel.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Facing similar pressures, Waffle House and Denny's recently imposed a surcharge for menu items containing eggs as opposed to a straight up price hike.
    — Brian Evans, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The stock market often turns south after two big up years (such as 2023 and 2024).
    — John Dorfman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of up
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