1
as in to introduce
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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2
as in to inform
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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3
as in to present
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 acquaint
Sleeping in makeshift tents, they are forced to quickly become acquainted by cooking meals, socializing and competing in mini-games with each other.
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Due to the festival’s size (last year’s attendance totalled 500), the performers and fellow attendees quickly become acquainted, creating an intimate workshop-feel.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
After the dog became acquainted with its surroundings, a second owner appeared behind them holding a toy, visible in the reflection.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
For those who already love and want to celebrate Hackman, as well as those who want to get acquainted with his work, here are six of his best films and where to watch them.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Due to the festival’s size (last year’s attendance totalled 500), the performers and fellow attendees quickly become acquainted, creating an intimate workshop-feel.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
After the dog became acquainted with its surroundings, a second owner appeared behind them holding a toy, visible in the reflection.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
For those who already love and want to celebrate Hackman, as well as those who want to get acquainted with his work, here are six of his best films and where to watch them.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaint
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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Finn introduced the character Marvin, a closeted man who leaves his wife for the male Whizzer, through his first musical, 1979’s In Trousers.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming movie, bowing in theaters May 30, is informed by personal loss and family experience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Literacy was seen as a major factor in pre-war slave unrest, and attempts to educate Southern Blacks were greeted with everything from suspicion to violent opposition.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mercedes also has an easier audience to sell EVs to -- their customers are educated and more willing to try new things.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Leech, a parasitic hive mind that infests people discovers another parasitic hive mind that infests people, competing for the same brain space (told in first-person from the POV of the former parasitic hive mind).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Attendees should familiarize themselves with emergency contact points and be prepared to assist others if needed.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the beautiful campus, then take advantage of the plethora of programming that’s available to the public as well as students.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The affected vehicles include: 2020 to 2021 S90 2020 to 2022 S60 2020 to 2022 V60 2020 to 2022 XC60 2020 to 2022 XC90 2022 V90 Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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After a tummy tuck, you’ll be advised not to lift heavy objects, which places strain on the abdomen.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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But the biggest fights lie ahead: The blueprint instructs the House and Senate to craft separate proposals that will eventually need to be reconciled.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The order also instructed the military to refrain from teaching that America’s founding documents are racist or sexist and about gender ideology.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Acquaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaint. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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