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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

When our undercover reporter arrived at the Hawaladar in Erbil, the man running it appeared to be familiar with the arrangements.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

While most people might be familiar with helium as a filler for balloons, the gas is used as a coolant, including in semiconductor manufacturing and MRI machines.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 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

It sounded kind enough, but Matthias knew that Nina would be familiar with the rest of it.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo