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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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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

The first step on this dystopian journey will be familiar to us in 2026: the dislocation caused by agentic AI.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

I had wanted to scour every inch of the bus, looking for something—anything—that might be familiar.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech