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abreast of

ADJECTIVE

au courant

Synonyms

WEAK

aware cognizant current enlightened hip informed knowledgeable up on up to speed up-to-date up-to-the-minute well-informed

ADVERB

beside

Synonyms

WEAK

a step from adjacent to adjoining alongside aside at one's elbow at the edge of at the side of bordering on by cheek by jowl close at hand close to close upon connected with contiguous to fornent in juxtaposition near nearby neck and neck neighboring next door to nigh opposite overlooking round side by side verging on with

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As part of the company’s initiative to grow revenue and stay abreast of competition, the Wall Street Journal reported last month that OpenAI is shelving “side quests” to focus on core enterprise and productivity tools.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

WSJ keeps you abreast of developments with live coverage here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

For instance, sources claim Crystal Palace are among those keeping abreast of Iraola's situation heading into next season as they look to find Oliver Glasner's successor.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

“It’s very useful for staying abreast of any trends in the culinary world,” he said, and his routine proved to be pivotal in winning the $223,000 prize for “Culinary Class Wars.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

In fifteen minutes they came abreast of the drifting boat and Abel turned back the throttle.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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