1
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
Ukraine and Hungary are at odds over the conflict between Ukraine and Russia and Ukrainian accession to the European Union.
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Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
The King's Foundation (renamed so after his accession in 2022) offers educational courses for about 15,000 annually as well as health and well-being programs for another 2,000 people each year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 May 2025
For now, Washington has ruled out Ukraine's accession, leaving the alliance to balance political symbolism with strategic caution.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
The aircraft was temporarily operating from Finland's joint-use Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, having first borrowed Finnish airspace for an ISR mission in August 2023, just four months after Helsinki's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
The King's Foundation (renamed so after his accession in 2022) offers educational courses for about 15,000 annually as well as health and well-being programs for another 2,000 people each year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 May 2025
For now, Washington has ruled out Ukraine's accession, leaving the alliance to balance political symbolism with strategic caution.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
The aircraft was temporarily operating from Finland's joint-use Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, having first borrowed Finnish airspace for an ISR mission in August 2023, just four months after Helsinki's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
Noun
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The acquisition expands Reynolds’ international sports holdings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
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The team has seen great success since the acquisition, and its growth has been chronicled in the FX series Welcome to Wrexham.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The player will have access to the most expensive lawyers and crisis comms specialists.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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This aerial prowess transforms dense tropical forests into three-dimensional playgrounds, granting them access to prey and escape routes otherwise inaccessible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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How to Get There With Portland and the Portland International Airport (PDX) being just a 10-minute drive away, the western entrance to the gorge is the best point of access.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Resplendent marbles—a nod to the marbles that line the floors of the Pantheon nearby—flank every doorway, floor, and wall, and an ancient statue of Augustus Caesar from the famed private Torlonia Collection greets visitors at the hotel’s entrance.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
Noun
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For Minogue, the admission to the club follows on from her four recent performances at the venue as part of her global Tension Tour – bringing her final tally to 24.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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While families with financial and social capital can navigate elite admissions and cover soaring costs, others are shut out.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Enter through the front door at the left side of this porch and you will be greeted by an entry foyer and open floor plan.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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PwC’s recent executive playbook on agentic AI emphasizes that early adopters of AI set industry benchmarks, gain first-mover advantage, streamline operations, and create barriers to entry through deep integration.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Best Buy is offering preorders and will throw open its doors at midnight June 5 to allow customers to pick up their consoles or get a new game.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Barry said Best Buy is tapping into that by offering preorders and opening its doors at midnight on June 5 to allow customers to pick up their consoles or get a new game right away.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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