Synonyms of acquisition

acquisition

noun

ˌa-kwə-ˈzi-shən 

as in accession

something added to an existing supply

every vacation trip inevitably resulted in new acquisitions to our array of bric-a-brac

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accession
• obtainment
• accomplishment
• attainment
• acquirement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acquisition

That finally changed in 2019 when Disney completed its acquisition of Fox, bringing the X-Men rights under Marvel’s control and opening the door for the crossover fans had dreamed about for years. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

These acquisitions support Athens’ wider plan to invest around €28 billion in defence modernisation through 2036. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Since the new team’s first full month, the company has cut its customer acquisition cost by 20%—comparing January 2026, before the team started, with April—and grew its audience 20% month over month from February to March, according to the company. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 July 2026

With Fraley still sidelined after a setback during rehab from hernia surgery, Mesa may continue to get opportunity pending any trade acquisitions. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026