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be familiar

VERB
recognize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admit know make note notice observe perceive remember see
STRONG
descry diagnose distinguish espy finger nail peg pinpoint place recall recollect remark sight spot tag verify
WEAK
button down determinate diagnosticate flash on know again make out ring a bell tab
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny forget ignore misinterpret miss misunderstand neglect overlook refuse
STRONG
lose unfasten
WEAK
disapprove

Example Sentences

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Sekiguchi said he expected people in China to use the Chinese-designed vehicle in a way that would be familiar to Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Some lines may be familiar: “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation”; “Our life is frittered away by detail ... simplify, simplify!”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

While Arbeloa might be familiar with the Castilla players, he admits injuries have limited his exposure to some first-team players, but he is eager to continue building relationships across the squad.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

You may have noticed another protocol in that list that you might not be familiar with: Mimic.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

“Thank you for calling on time. Should that name be familiar to me?” asked his dad.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green