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
Omaha Public Power District will acquire the capacity of the project and a portion of the energy to meet system needs, according to a news release about the project.
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Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
His hold on a roster spot appeared tenuous throughout the offseason due to the number of guards the Hornets acquired, beginning with trading for Collin Sexton and re-signing Tre Mann in free agency.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
The 24-year-old left-hander, one of the players acquired in June’s Rafael Devers trade, will get the start for the Red Sox in Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The 49ers acquired McCaffrey in 2022.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
His hold on a roster spot appeared tenuous throughout the offseason due to the number of guards the Hornets acquired, beginning with trading for Collin Sexton and re-signing Tre Mann in free agency.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
The 24-year-old left-hander, one of the players acquired in June’s Rafael Devers trade, will get the start for the Red Sox in Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The 49ers acquired McCaffrey in 2022.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The result is a thinner middle market, not because of a lack of quality companies, but because the supporting financial structures are still developing.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Sikora, who plays attorney Bill Sterling, praised the environment Mohamed and Corinealdi have cultivated on set.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fifth generation Hamilton County farmer Rodney Rulon not only grows thousands of acres of corn and soy but is now cultivating a new approach to protecting the White River.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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With both teams aiming to avoid a 1–3 start, this game presents an opportunity for one to gain momentum and establish a positive direction for the rest of the season.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lessons will include crafting song lyrics, gaining confidence in artistic expression and pairing songwriters with students in a mentorship program.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tonight, then, served as another winning addition to his growing political roster.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Colligan cautioned that while an awards win could change a film’s fortune at the box office, distributors needed to make calculated choices, given the industry that has sprung up around awards campaigns and the subsequent costs.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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Brazil Nuts Just a small handful of Brazil nuts is enough to reap enormous nutritional benefits.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many powers are reaping the benefits.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Officers found the bodies of the three missing girls about 75 to 100 yards past the vehicle, down a small embankment, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by USA TODAY.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Tattooist Act passed convincingly on Thursday afternoon with 195 votes in favor out of 202 members present, enabling non-medical professionals to obtain a license.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Sep. 2025
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That generated a lot of headlines, but Mahomes set another NFL record that didn’t garner near the attention.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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AllianceBernstein took back the asset in its unfinished state from developer Stockdale Capital Partners after a public auction that garnered no bids.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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