Definition of acquirementnext

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Recent Examples of acquirement The legislation bans the use of eminent domain for the construction, operation or acquirement of right-of-ways for any pipeline with the primary purpose of transporting carbon dioxide. — Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026 While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed Drake’s acquirement, notably fans have long desired the ability to curate their own radio stations within the GTA universe. — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 June 2025 Psychology will be based on a new foundation, that of the necessary acquirement of each mental power and capacity by gradation. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Your understanding of acquirement and possession may shift as the sun meets Neptune. — USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 Since its 2016 decommissioning, it has been eyed for redevelopment as Baltimore County has attempted to breathe new life into its commercial corridors, like with the county’s partial acquirement of the Security Square Mall in Woodlawn. — Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2023 Some of the tents were PR samples, others were purchased at full price, but our testers were unaware of the cost and acquirement while testing and rating. — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023 The acquirement of the 320-unit apartment community adds to Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ 4,000-unit portfolio in the Southeast. — Tandra Smith | [email protected], al, 3 May 2021 The announcement follows Netflix's recent acquirement of classic Black films such as Love & Basketball, B*A*P*S, and Love Jones. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquirement
Noun
  • Hamm also created the Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes, which recognizes and promotes lasting achievements in diabetes research.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This list recognizes the women reshaping business and philanthropy — the leaders whose achievements in 2026 expanded the boundaries of influence, innovation and impact.
    — CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Every dollar poured in weaves the technology’s success and the US economy tighter and tighter together.
    — Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • During an onstage conversation earlier in the week following a Los Angeles screening of Digger, Cruise discussed his pursuit of success throughout his career after having started in the business at a young age.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Budge said some of her proudest accomplishments during her time on the council include Mather Veterans Village, the Sacramento region’s first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Being in the playoffs should feel like an accomplishment, but winning a series would be even more impressive.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The state ranked first in cultural diversity and linguistic diversity, while also ranking second in racial and ethnic diversity and educational-attainment diversity.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The actual term is narrower, and research has found traditional hypergamy declining as women’s educational attainment has risen.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Acquirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquirement. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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