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
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.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are getting acquainted with extraterrestrials.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
This relationship has continued with Linklater’s films Suburbia and Before Midnight, and the distributor is also well acquainted with Hawke, having put out his films Before Midnight, Maggie’s Plan, Maudie, and most recently, Strange Way of Life from Pedro Almodóvar.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
The annual Art Directors Guild Awards celebrate not just the names with which cinephiles are well acquainted, the Jack Fisks and Catherine Martins, but the people who bring those designs to life on everything from blockbusters to game shows.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are getting acquainted with extraterrestrials.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
This relationship has continued with Linklater’s films Suburbia and Before Midnight, and the distributor is also well acquainted with Hawke, having put out his films Before Midnight, Maggie’s Plan, Maudie, and most recently, Strange Way of Life from Pedro Almodóvar.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
The annual Art Directors Guild Awards celebrate not just the names with which cinephiles are well acquainted, the Jack Fisks and Catherine Martins, but the people who bring those designs to life on everything from blockbusters to game shows.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaint
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Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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Senators voted 31-16 against the resolution, introduced in January by Republican state Rep. Bill Tveit.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Discussions around changing West Ada’s classroom display policy in 2022 were informed by this new law, with content neutrality seen as a way to prevent bias — or accusations of bias — in schools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.—
Meeri Savolainen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The nonprofit sector should leverage this potential wealth transfer by investing time in educating donors about the importance of unrestricted gifts.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The state agencies charged with addressing hard drug addiction and the safe use of cannabis are failing to educate the public as to the dangers of drug use.—
Howard Husock,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rekha Sharma-Crawford, a partner at Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law who represents several individuals who were detained, told The Star that her team should have a disposition on the last person in custody soon.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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The hiring manager later told him that what set him apart was his ability to explain why certain analytical approaches were appropriate in specific scenarios, rather than just applying them mechanically.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ensure that cannabis use is legal in your state and familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding consumption, especially in public or shared spaces.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Before hitting the road, thoroughly inspect the RV, familiarize yourself with its operations, and ask the rental company for a comprehensive walkthrough.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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In his seven years at the firm, Carr litigated appeals of FCC orders and advised clients on how to gain FCC approval.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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In March, the FDA—advised by VRBPAC—finalizes which strains American vaccine makers will include.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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My thought was interrupted when Bayes instructed us to laugh very hard.—
Priscilla Posada,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Students were later allowed back into their halls of residence, but were instructed to avoid the university's Engineering Key area.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Acquaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaint. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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