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as in introduces
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 informs
to give information to
his sailor friend acquainted him with the latest navigational aids for weekend yachtsmen
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as in presents
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
hoping that someone would acquaint them with the new neighbors
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The project introduces new exhibit spaces, a live performance venue for up to 1,000 people, and indoor-outdoor community spaces that connect to Lake Erie, plus an ADA-accessible park.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, beyond its powertrain options, the SUV introduces a major technological leap for the brand.—
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The contract also reportedly contains a term stating that the school doesn’t have to enter him into the NCAA transfer portal; ordinarily, a school is obligated under NCAA rules to enter an athlete’s name once the athlete informs the school of their intent to transfer.—
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At the heart of this book is unfathomable sorrow that shapes the trajectory of all of her relationships and informs her actions and inactions.—
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This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.—
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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Painted Turtle, which provides a summer camp experience for kids with serious medical issues, and the Bridge School, which educates children with severe speech and physical disabilities.—
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Now, rather than recommending the above vaccines, the HHS advises making a decision in conjunction with your health care provider.—
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Parents with questions about vaccines or any other medical issue should talk to their child’s pediatrician, the AAP advises.—
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Amerasu is Black and trans, an orientation to the world that orients her art.—
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If a page instructs you to run code to fix a problem, close it immediately.—
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The order instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon, former head of the Small Business Administration and co-founder of the World Wrestling Entertainment, to shrink the $100 billion department, which cannot be dissolved without Congressional approval.—
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“Acquaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaints. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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