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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
Greenland is also rich in valuable minerals, including rare earth minerals -- the accession of which has become part of Trump's foreign policy agenda.
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
Populists seized upon it to argue that China’s 2001 accession to the World Trade Organization caused millions of job losses in the U.S. and social disintegration.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
The Prince of Wales' visit to the Army Air Corps was meaningful as his first visit to the regiments as honorary colonel, a position King Charles held for 32 years and appointed William to in August 2023 in a reshuffling of royal roles following his accession to the throne.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 June 2025
Finland's accession to the alliance doubled the size of NATO's border with Russia.
—Ellie Cook — Reporting From Rovajärvi, Northern Finland, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
Populists seized upon it to argue that China’s 2001 accession to the World Trade Organization caused millions of job losses in the U.S. and social disintegration.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
The Prince of Wales' visit to the Army Air Corps was meaningful as his first visit to the regiments as honorary colonel, a position King Charles held for 32 years and appointed William to in August 2023 in a reshuffling of royal roles following his accession to the throne.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 June 2025
Finland's accession to the alliance doubled the size of NATO's border with Russia.
—Ellie Cook — Reporting From Rovajärvi, Northern Finland, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
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Today, Chevron has a working interest in 1 of 5 Permian wells across 2.1 million acres and generates higher revenue per acre due to its royalty advantage and acquisition of acreage at substantially lower costs.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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After the acquisition, Hardee's converted more than 150 Roy Rogers restaurants into Hardee's locations and sold more than 350 locations to other restaurant chains including Boston Chicken, Wendy's and McDonald's.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 June 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.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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But this year, the Music Society will be offering more free bonus events than ever to complement the concerts, providing a new level of access to the participating artists.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The victim was standing outside the entrance of Public School 174, the Dumont School, on Dumont Ave. near Williams Ave.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Wreath in shape of football jerseys are displayed at the entrance of the cemetery after the funeral ceremony of Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Gondomar, on the outskirts of Porto, on July 5, 2025.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The event will feature festival food, cold drinks, kids’ activities, live music and a fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and admission is free.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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But the company was forced to retreat a year later following the admission that its earnings had been fabricated.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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After submissions close, PEOPLE editors will select 10 furry finalists from all of the entries, which numbered in the thousands in 2024.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Further details on the new Wonder Woman entry, including a creative team, have not yet been revealed.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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Large pivoting glass doors open seamlessly to the outdoors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
1 July 2025
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These beautiful housemates must sleep around, vote each other out and win challenges for luxury rewards as well as communal necessities (see: a front door).—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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