as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
keeping abreast of the latest fashion trends
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Recent Examples of abreast
Here's why Seemingly unaware of their surroundings, these shoppers cruise along four and five abreast, forcing everyone else to squeeze around them.
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Delta version has a three-class layout, with seating in economy and economy plus being five abreast, and business class having two seats on each side of the aisle.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Delta version has a three-class layout, with seating in economy and economy plus being five abreast, and business class having two seats on each side of the aisle.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abreast
Adjective
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And while renewed public attention to these issues is welcome, my work has kept me long acquainted with the fact that these concerns are not novel.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Returning starter Donovan Brown as well as Nathan Acevado, Will Cianfrini and Jaylon Hawkins will also get more acquainted with Denegal, who missed significant practice time during the season in order to be available for games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Should such programming be rated differently or contain relevant descriptions so that parents can make informed decisions?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hitters, no doubt instructed by their teams and aware of this new shift, have been taking more pitches.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sure enough, Perez came to douse Witt, who also was aware of the postgame tradition.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez is a lead contender to replace Morales, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This takes the Hylian magic of Nintendo’s long-running RPG game and brings it to the modern gamer in ways both familiar and unique.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Working at the theater gave Burnett an up-close education in moviegoing culture at the time.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Times will be on-site from Friday to Sunday to bring you an up-close view of what’s happening in the desert.—
Evan Schaben,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Abreast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abreast. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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