as in used
being in the habit or custom
Josh felt uncomfortably full, as he was not accustomed to eating so much
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as in introduced
to impart knowledge of a new thing or situation to
the task of accustoming new recruits to shipboard life
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Recent Examples of accustomed
Marc Malkin, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Velasco was accustomed to teaching large classes; 50 students listened attentively to his lecture.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Kai is accustomed to annual active shooting drills.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Anderson’s latest sees DiCaprio in a much less handsome light than audiences are accustomed to.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Velasco was accustomed to teaching large classes; 50 students listened attentively to his lecture.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Like most catchers, Christian Vazquez is accustomed to playing through pain.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Kai is accustomed to annual active shooting drills.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Cox Automotive is reporting that August saw record electric vehicle (EV) sales and rising market share in both new and used markets as buyers rushed to secure tax credits before the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit expiration.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Because those systems are becoming more complex, keeping them properly tuned on a new, used or modified car is a challenge.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Altogether, legislation was introduced this year in at least 21 states to prohibit or roll back provisions related to adding fluoride to public water systems, according to Abby Francl, policy analyst at the National Conference of State Legislatures.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the program ground to a halt when Germany blocked the export of the engines, citing a European Union arms embargo on China introduced after the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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For these families, choosing a college is about ensuring their children are not only educated within a particular nation but also prepared to thrive as leaders in a deeply interconnected world.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Both came from dissenting middle-class families, were educated in progressive schools and began their careers as ministers.—
Roy Scranton,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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While filming their latest crime comedy-drama Roofman, Peter Dinklage became quickly acquainted with co-star Channing Tatum.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The family was already acquainted with the organ donation process.—
Cara Anthony,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Accustomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accustomed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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