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
Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Thanks to a prescient investment in producing a promotional video for the CTR model, the world would become acquainted with Ruf through scenes of gratuitous smokey drifts on the Nurburgring, captured from a helicopter no less.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Eck is well acquainted with SDSU’s defensive staff because Aztecs defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, defensive line coach David Lose and defensive analyst Tyler Sutton all worked on Eck’s Idaho staff during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
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Sarabia is placing his trust in veteran players who are more acquainted with Spain’s second division than its top flight.
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That badge allowed former surfer Conan Hayes, who was acquainted with election-denier and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, to enter the secure room where the machines were stored and take images of the voting machines and associated data.
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Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
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Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
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Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.—
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Early in their relationship, Rusty introduced Andrea to the religious teachings of Woroniecki.—
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
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Its co-chairman Leonard Leo has privately advised the governor on Florida Supreme Court appointments.—
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
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And governments abroad accustomed to Trump’s lack of predictability now face a president whose entire philosophy toward foreign interventionism appears to have turned on a dime.—
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That should be pretty uncomfortable for players accustomed to playing in sunny Los Angeles.—
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
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Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.—
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Jerry is 83 years old, and well aware of his play clock.—
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Police said evidence suggested Salat was aware of the victim’s age and attempted to meet with the child in person.—
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How educated are people across California?—
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That's because patients are becoming more educated about how limited results can be from non-invasive treatments, such as injectables.—
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“Acquainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquainted. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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