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 abreast
The Delta version has a three-class layout, with seating in economy and economy plus being five abreast, and business class having two seats on each side of the aisle.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abreast
Adjective
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Returning starter Donovan Brown as well as Nathan Acevado, Will Cianfrini and Jaylon Hawkins will also get more acquainted with Denegal, who missed significant practice time during the season in order to be available for games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Great Square is also a good starting point to become acquainted with the colors of the stars.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The goal is not to rush anyone into gun ownership, but to provide a structured environment where people of all levels can develop the skills and understanding needed to make informed decisions about their own protection.—
Gayle Pearlstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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The focus should be on helping people avoid harmful patterns and make informed choices.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her grandmother was aware of the school and had Wairimu referred.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The police opened the investigation into these claims in 2016, and the BBC was made aware in 2017 (though, BBC News has said, then-director-general Tony Hall did not know about the investigation).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The birding site notes that hummingbirds migrate alone, often following familiar paths, and can travel up to 500 miles at a time at speeds of 20 to 30 mph.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bogen says the pattern is familiar from older Internet platforms, where small behavioral cues became signals that shaped what users saw and how they were categorized.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Jets will get an up-close and personal view of one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But with the Warriors, Celebrini also had an up-close look at how NBA players carried themselves.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abreast. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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