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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
Owen, who was at the Cannes Film Festival last week for her work and is rushing home to be part of the inaugural Long Weekend Film Festival, brought Duggan to the Sundance Film Festival this year to acquaint her with how a film festival can be run.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
And of course getting acquainted with his new teammates on the Iowa State Cyclones golf team.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
She was acquainted with many of the painters, musicians, and writers who lived near her.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Canon and the victim were loosely acquainted through mutual friends and were with a group of friends at a nearby business before the assault, according to police.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
And of course getting acquainted with his new teammates on the Iowa State Cyclones golf team.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
She was acquainted with many of the painters, musicians, and writers who lived near her.
—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Canon and the victim were loosely acquainted through mutual friends and were with a group of friends at a nearby business before the assault, according to police.
—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaint
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
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There appears to be no clear association between these two lists, although the contaminant list is supposed to inform the monitoring list.
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Marcia Kimpton's hotel tips Kimpton’s upbringing informed her approach to selecting hotels.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
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During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
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My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
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With few resources to train or familiarize staff with AI, agencies are often left with a workforce frustrated or unequipped to experiment and use it.
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Online, as well, organizations like Arm the Dolls focus on education and resources that help trans and marginalized people purchase and familiarize themselves with guns.
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Agriculture regulators advise home gardeners to either consume homegrown produce on site or not move it at all from the property to prevent the spread of the fly to nearby regions.
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Republicans have repeatedly echoed the concerns of the Legislative Analyst’s Office — which advises the Legislature on fiscal matters — about the state’s spending.
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Ninety minutes later, Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez retweeted the message from the Central American leader – a man whom the regime’s Chavista movement has long regarded as a political nemesis – instructing Venezuela’s foreign ministry to coordinate the support.
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That includes not even telling guests the full information about the wedding, with people invited reportedly instructed to arrive in New York, without being given details about when and where the wedding will be.
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“Acquaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaint. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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