accustomed to

Idioms  

1. Used to something or someone; having the habit of doing something. For example, In Spain we gave up our usual schedule and became accustomed to eating dinner at 10 p.m. Professor Higgins in the musical My Fair Lady (1956) ruefully sang the song “I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face” after his protégé Eliza walked out on him. [Second half of 1400s]

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accustomed to

The shortages have roiled logistics, lifted costs and ruined the plans of many Mongolians accustomed to taking advantage of the short summer season with a road trip in the picturesque countryside.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

At the same time, the tech has put the squeeze on older fishermen accustomed to more analog techniques.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

He’s also accustomed to the oinks from pigs he raises for his grandchildren and other kids to show at 4-H.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Over parts of five seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 26-year-old grew accustomed to being booed in L.A., all while watching baseball’s latest dynasty take shape.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

“Welcome,” he said, leaning to shake my hand, and in his voice I heard the enthusiasm and condescension of a man accustomed to working with adolescents.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt