as in informed
having information especially as a result of study or experience
would like to see students become acquainted with all the services that the university has to offer
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as in introduced
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 advised
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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as in presented
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 acquainted
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
The hotel takes care to make sure guests feel acquainted with Lisbon, leaving its own handy city guide—which has plenty of original tips—in each room.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
As the tale goes, Seymour and Zambetti were set up on a blind date by mutual friends and their children after it was revealed that their sons were acquainted.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Adjective
In the months since, she's become well acquainted with the French house and its creative director, Matthieu Blazy, who actually dressed Mandava, a Chanel ambassador, for her night at the Met.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
The hotel takes care to make sure guests feel acquainted with Lisbon, leaving its own handy city guide—which has plenty of original tips—in each room.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
As the tale goes, Seymour and Zambetti were set up on a blind date by mutual friends and their children after it was revealed that their sons were acquainted.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Jensen and researchers at the London Business School, found skilled or informed traders drove the majority of the accuracy on Polymarket.
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With more options than ever, employees often need additional guidance to make informed decisions.
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On Monday, the Mavericks formally introduced May as their new head coach; it was announced last week, but May met with the media on Monday along with team president of basketball operations, Masai Ujiri.
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Four years later, Israel was effectively ejected from the Asian Football Confederation following a resolution introduced by Kuwait that passed 17 to 13, with six abstentions.
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One McDonald's employee advised PEOPLE that the best way to eat the Fried Apple Pie is with a Plain Sundae with Vanilla Soft Serve.
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Mau advised people — especially those who live in areas with lots of wildlife — to be educated about rabies risks.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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The crowd was filled with Knicks fans, many of whom bought tickets from 76ers’ supporters who were accustomed to postseason disappointment.
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These companies have been accustomed to selling products that emerged from lab work 10 or 20 years before and are now trying to speed up the commercialization timelines to suit an era of more advanced robotics and AI.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Born and educated in El Fasher, Ibrahim, a general practitioner, had worked throughout the siege in the last functioning health care facility, known as the Saudi Maternity Hospital, in the city.
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His mother is Irish Roman Catholic, and Burnham was educated in Roman Catholic state schools.
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“Acquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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