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as in adscititious
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as in nonhereditary
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as in developed
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 earned
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 acquired
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The working hypothesis behind the cluster is that the first case acquired hantavirus while on land, before boarding the cruise ship, the WHO said.
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Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The backstory Built in 1940, the Farm was later acquired by Sandy Beall, the founder of Ruby Tuesday, who with his wife Kreis opened it as an intimate country inn in 1976, the same year their son Sam was born.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Nine years later, the Knicks acquired Towns, a New Jersey native, for a 2024 trade package headlined by Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The Chicago Bulls acquired Central Arkansas forward and first-round pick Scottie Pippen in a trade with Seattle for Olden Polynice and added Clemson forward Horace Grant in the first round.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
As part of this textile push, the company also acquired Aleph.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The report said the Heat and Celtics are the only two teams that have received commitments that Antetokounmpo would extended with them if acquired.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
In January 2024, when Chris Hall retired, the business was acquired by Little Engine Ventures, a private investment partnership in Lafayette, Indiana.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Adjective
Transferring to Paramount+ will be all content currently on BET+ – original and acquired – subject to rights restrictions and license expirations.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Since Universal acquired the film rights to Lego in 2020, the studio has announced several live-action projects from creatives like Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins and Joe Cornish, though none of those came to fruition.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The working hypothesis behind the cluster is that the first case acquired hantavirus while on land, before boarding the cruise ship, the WHO said.
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Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The backstory Built in 1940, the Farm was later acquired by Sandy Beall, the founder of Ruby Tuesday, who with his wife Kreis opened it as an intimate country inn in 1976, the same year their son Sam was born.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Nine years later, the Knicks acquired Towns, a New Jersey native, for a 2024 trade package headlined by Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The Chicago Bulls acquired Central Arkansas forward and first-round pick Scottie Pippen in a trade with Seattle for Olden Polynice and added Clemson forward Horace Grant in the first round.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
As part of this textile push, the company also acquired Aleph.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The report said the Heat and Celtics are the only two teams that have received commitments that Antetokounmpo would extended with them if acquired.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
In January 2024, when Chris Hall retired, the business was acquired by Little Engine Ventures, a private investment partnership in Lafayette, Indiana.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquired
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Adams offered two incidental new piano pieces and one for string quartet containing his characteristic rhythmic excitement and melodic eloquence.
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Too much time is devoted to elevating one-note supporting characters and their incidental solo missions, and too little time is given to the star attraction, the man from outer space, the guy with a face worthy of comparing to the Mona Lisa.
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Resulting from a random, typically nonhereditary genetic mutation, the disease affects about one in every 10,000 live births in the U.S. and can severely impact a person’s mental and physical development, and life span.
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Other research shows that nonhereditary forms can result from other factors, including existing medical conditions and diet, reports Maya Yang of the Guardian.
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All four children developed generalized tetanus.
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Leveraging years of experience developed at Brunello Cucinelli and Prada, the designer used a beautiful palette of colors, the hues reflecting the spices of each location, from nutmeg and cardamom to ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, and those of the Mediterranean Sea.
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.
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After Friday’s 50-minute practice session — the Cup cars’ only time on the track before Saturday’s qualifying and Sunday’s race — drivers were united in their concerns about the multi-surface circuit’s lack of grip, tight walls and fears of a high attrition rate in Sunday’s 75-lap feature.
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Audiences Were Never in One Place The shift toward multi-surface creation isn’t just happening on the creator side.
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On top of his workload as a student and athlete, Sharpton sold furniture as a side hustle which cultivated an even greater interest in design.
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Heirloom carrots, artichokes, cauliflower, and other plants (many cultivated by an in-house agronomist) are transformed into gorgeous dishes designed to reveal the essence of each ingredient.
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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Always turn off the electricity and water supply line and remove nearby light fixtures when dealing with bursting ceiling pipes to avoid accidental electrocution.
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In fact, the two met via an accidental Instagram follow.
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“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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