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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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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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
Downtown Nuuk is easily walkable, and the two-hour Jewels of Nuuk guided walking tour is a good way to get acquainted with the city, while Tupilak Travel guides visitors to a local’s home to experience the local social tradition of kaffemik.
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Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
Baby Jane became the first of Warhol's Factory girls
Warhol became acquainted with the woman who would become Baby Jane through her husband Leonard Holzer after being invited to a party.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 6 May 2025
In the meantime, the rookie will get his new city acquainted with his special game, and special name.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Even her husband, who is intimately acquainted with her symptoms, seems surprised.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
Baby Jane became the first of Warhol's Factory girls
Warhol became acquainted with the woman who would become Baby Jane through her husband Leonard Holzer after being invited to a party.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 6 May 2025
In the meantime, the rookie will get his new city acquainted with his special game, and special name.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Even her husband, who is intimately acquainted with her symptoms, seems surprised.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaint
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Other apps have introduced similar height filters (though Tinder remains the most popular among them — at least 14% of American adults have used it, per Pew Research Center).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Different experiences inform a more complete understanding of the problem and potential solutions.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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His mother informs Mel and his sister that their father will be out on day release but urges them not to share their address with him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Retail investors shouldn’t be seen as hurdles, but rather as opportunities for widespread adoption, and must be educated for sustainable innovation.—
Joash Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Healthcare providers and community leaders must also educate patients about vaccination benefits, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and those with high exposure.—
Dr. Jerome Adams,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Before beginning the new 10 episodes for Season 3, familiarize yourself with the series' beloved characters.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Speaking to Billboard in a new profile, Erivo laughed off the outcry and suggested naysayers better familiarize themselves with Andrew Lloyd Webber's works.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
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Hollywood used the enormous Technicolor cameras — which required special color consultants to advise on cinematography, costumes, and sets — for its biggest productions, especially musicals, up until the mid-1950s, when the old Studio System started to crumble.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, smartphone users are advised to watch for signs that their own phones may have been compromised.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But the next stage involves AIs which can perform specific actions, whether booking airline tickets or designing software, when instructed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
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An immigration attorney told ABC7 that individuals received a text instructing them to appear for a routine case review in the South Loop, only to be detained shortly after.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Acquaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaint. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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