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as in acquisition
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
joining the army was his emancipation from his family as well as his accession to adulthood
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Recent Examples of accession
After his father King Charles' accession to the throne in 2022, the Prince of Wales inherited the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate spanning over 20 counties in England and Wales worth over $1 billion that provides funds for the heir.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 30 May 2025
The leaders agreed to use the remainder of the term to push forward key reforms and political decisions needed to advance accession talks.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Following his accession to the throne in September 2022, Charles and Camilla both received new emblems to reflect that status.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 23 July 2025
Both bodies were set up in the aftermath of Ukraine's pro-Western Maidan Revolution in 2014, with the intention of rooting out systemic corruption and helping Kyiv reform its democratic system with an eye on European Union accession.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 July 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 30 May 2025
The leaders agreed to use the remainder of the term to push forward key reforms and political decisions needed to advance accession talks.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Following his accession to the throne in September 2022, Charles and Camilla both received new emblems to reflect that status.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 23 July 2025
Both bodies were set up in the aftermath of Ukraine's pro-Western Maidan Revolution in 2014, with the intention of rooting out systemic corruption and helping Kyiv reform its democratic system with an eye on European Union accession.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
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Last Tuesday, reliever Brock Stewart, their lone bullpen acquisition at the trade deadline, recorded a hold with one scoreless inning against the Blue Jays and promptly went on the IL with shoulder inflammation.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Peg that to the wonky economics of the acquisition business nowadays and the rift between production cost and sales prices.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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What's included Digital plans Digital + Print Daily digital access Android and IOS apps Subscriber-exclusive content Digital subscription to share The eNewspaper — a digital replica of the print newspaper.—
cincinnati.com,
cincinnati.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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For years, Detroit’s east side lacked adequate access to year-round recreation facilities.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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There’s almost always a line at this popular stand at the entrance of the Cultural Pavilion.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Next year, after the completion of the roundabout at 113th and 231, the park will have a brand new entrance.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The family-friendly event is open to all ages, with free admission for children 10 and younger.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Brave the opening-day crowds with cheaper admission: Adults can get in for $18, and kids and senior tickets are $15.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
18 Aug. 2025
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Survey ranks the top 10 ugliest public buildings in U.S., with courthouses dominating list The survey revealed that more than half of the top 30 entries on the list of the country's ugliest public buildings were courthouses or judicial centers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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Upon entry of a final order of detachment, both sides will drop all pending litigation in Benton County Circuit Court and will pay their own attorney fees and costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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The organizations have identified approximately 12 of those households and will go door to door to find more recipients, especially Black seniors and people with disabilities, said Sorrell.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Yankees drafted a player who admitted to drawing a swastika on a Jewish student’s door in college.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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