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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2
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
Meanwhile, the Bucks acquired center Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Outraged, Anya tweeted at the museum that this was akin to saying, without additional context, that an Impressionist painting had been acquired in Vienna in 1942.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Diaz is a principal in the partnership that acquired the building in 2022 for $1.7 million, according to city and state records.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
If Phoenix does not agree with their terms, the Spurs would walk away and be fine not acquiring Durant.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Outraged, Anya tweeted at the museum that this was akin to saying, without additional context, that an Impressionist painting had been acquired in Vienna in 1942.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Diaz is a principal in the partnership that acquired the building in 2022 for $1.7 million, according to city and state records.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
If Phoenix does not agree with their terms, the Spurs would walk away and be fine not acquiring Durant.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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When land is sold and developed, new housing triggers construction work, retail build‑outs, and decades of property‑tax revenue that rises with home values.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Headquartered at The Pentagon, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is a U.S. Department of Defense organization responsible for developing, testing, and deploying a layered missile defense system.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Canning allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits, walked two and struck out four over five innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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Simpson pitched two innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits, including a three-run homer by Drake Baldwin.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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In each case, growing landlessness and the pressure to cultivate cash crops reduced local resilience in the face of prolonged droughts and other disasters, such as outbreaks of bubonic plague and cattle disease.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Spanish-Speaking Cannabis Creators Santa Tuca (Alan) – A prominent Argentine cannabis creator and community leader, Santa Tuca has cultivated an audience of 80,000+ on Instagram with creative grow-op tours, event coverage, and lifestyle content.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Punchbowl News reported today that Cruz made changes in order to gain more Republican support and comply with Senate procedural rules.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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Wharton gained 30 pounds his freshman year in the weight room.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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After a second-place finish in District 6-5A, the Mustangs won four playoff series, finishing the season with a 25-13 record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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The book also won the Goodreads Choice Award for Romance, was listed as one of the best books of 2021 by Kirkus Reviews, and is the author’s first to go into production for film or TV.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Those bold enough to double down on inclusion will reap both financial returns and a strategic moat, while their competitors hemorrhage talent and credibility.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To reap these benefits, time is certainly of the essence.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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In footage obtained by South Tahoe Now, boats are seen in rough water amid strong winds.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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That application, obtained by The Associated Press, also offers some of the first financial details about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and its work in the territory.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Since its initial launch in mid-2022, passkey technology has led a relatively quiet existence without garnering much attention.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The new burger has garnered fans in Seattle, Miami, and Chicago, and the chain officially added it to its nationwide menu on June 26.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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