1
as in to develop
to come to have gradually
from years of working two jobs, he has acquired the ability to get by on only a few hours of sleep a day
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
acquired a reputation for always arriving at his friends' house just as they were sitting down to dinner
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Recent Examples of acquire
Trade Chubb now and the team would acquire something for him.
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Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Later in his speech, Zaslav recalled how 15 years ago his company acquired a broadcast network and news channel in Poland, which offered the only alternative to state-run news.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Straightaway’s 12 Nights of Cocktails calendar would be a welcome offering for any drinks lover in your life who’d appreciate the gift of 12 iconic cocktails, without the fuss of actually making them or acquiring all of the ingredients to do so.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The Chicago Cubs took a risk and acquired Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade last winter, but the superstar is now a free agent.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Later in his speech, Zaslav recalled how 15 years ago his company acquired a broadcast network and news channel in Poland, which offered the only alternative to state-run news.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Straightaway’s 12 Nights of Cocktails calendar would be a welcome offering for any drinks lover in your life who’d appreciate the gift of 12 iconic cocktails, without the fuss of actually making them or acquiring all of the ingredients to do so.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The Chicago Cubs took a risk and acquired Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade last winter, but the superstar is now a free agent.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Until this year, people with lower incomes — earning up to about 150% of the federal poverty level, or roughly $23,500 for an individual — could sign up for ACA coverage at any time, not just during open enrollment.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Each film has earned critical acclaim on the festival circuit.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Downstairs, a private VIC suite — the brand’s first in Europe — has been designed to support its growing clienteling program aimed at cultivating high-spending clients.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The longtime garden enthusiast also added an adjacent parcel to further cultivate the picturesque grounds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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The entirety of Evers' plan hinges on the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, which have been under a federal compliance plan since 2017, after major issues gained the attention of federal investigators.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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What happens when Hoosiers gain an hour for the daylight saving time switch?—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, October 25, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft started reaping the benefits of its investment Tuesday as OpenAI restructured to give Microsoft a 27% stake in the company, worth about $135 billion.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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The future of vehicles is a world where car buyers can purchase a vehicle once and reap the benefits of its intuitive design throughout its lifecycle, enjoying new features and upgrades without having to pay an additional cost.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Morelli also corresponded with the man obtaining the videos for him and asked that the torture of the animals be prolonged in subsequent videos, according to a copy of the indictment filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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These official letters act as a sort of income verification and are therefore key to obtaining aid like housing assistance, fuel assistance and help from nonprofits.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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After only four hours of being online, the post had garnered nearly 3,000 likes and dozens of comments.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alarmed by the chain of bodies pulled out of bayous, some Houston residents took to social media to try to make sense of the deaths, with posts pushing theories of a serial killer garnering thousands of likes.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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