ACCESSION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

accession

noun

ik-ˈse-shən

Definition of accession

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 The empire grew substantially during Nana Saheb’s accession, and the period saw the transformation of the Marathas from a regional power centered in Maharashtra into a dominant political force across much of the Indian subcontinent. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 Internationally, he was best remembered for leading China’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, paving the way for double-digit growth that has fueled China’s rise as a major global power. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Alderton has played a significant role in several major royal events, including Charles’s accession to the throne in 2022 and Harry and Meghan’s royal exit in 2020. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 Alderton has played a massive role in supporting King Charles, 77, notably in preparing for the sovereign's 2022 accession to the throne, 2023 coronation ceremony and the first years of his reign. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accession

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Noun

For the Heat, the Thompson acquisition is part of an offseason whirlwind that comes in the wake of a fourth consecutive trip to the NBA’s play-in round and the Heat’s first playoff absence in seven seasons.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
The New Capital-Allocation Discipline The era of free money encouraged companies to chase growth, acquisitions and financial engineering because cash carried enormous opportunity cost.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of acquisition

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Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
How much access is currently possible for emergency vehicles is not clear.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of access

Noun

Shopping malls across the country are roping off parking spaces closest to main entrances and food courts to make a few extra bucks.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Officers met with representatives of Lamb, who identified an apparent entrance and exit point as a broken window on the side of the house.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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In a documentary that aired on Belgian network VTM last September, Vandenkerckhove recounted his mother’s admission that Laurent was his father.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Last month, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Gloria Romero issued a similar letter urging the UC Board of Regents to reinstate the SAT as part of UC admissions criteria.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

As the massive steel sallyport doors of the Clark County Detention Center fold open, Davis is taken one block from his cell to the courthouse.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Terra-cotta flooring leads you to the living room where French doors open up directly to the water.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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