accustomed
adjective
ac·cus·tomed
ə-ˈkə-stəmd 
1
: often used or practiced : customary
her accustomed cheerfulness
2
: adapted to existing conditions
eyes accustomed to the dark
3
: being in the habit or custom
a team accustomed to winning
Examples of accustomed in a Sentence
She arrived early enough to get her accustomed seat in the front row.
Josh felt uncomfortably full, as he was not accustomed to eating so much.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
That could be confusing to general audiences, especially those accustomed to seeing the heat index instead.
—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Their supporters are long accustomed to watching the biggest names play for their club.
—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for accustomed
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“Accustomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accustomed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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accustomed
adjective
ac·cus·tomed
ə-ˈkəs-təmd
1
: customary
my accustomed lunch hour
2
: familiar with
3
: being in the habit or custom
accustomed to making decisions
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