1
as in acquisition
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
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2
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
King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Following the public outcry, EU leaders started issuing statements warning that the new law curtailing NABU’s authority would jeopardize Ukraine’s EU accession.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The decision to switch the designs of the flags was not connected to Helsinki's NATO accession, the military said.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Swingle’s accession was by no means the first such shipment sent to the US from points East.
—Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Following the public outcry, EU leaders started issuing statements warning that the new law curtailing NABU’s authority would jeopardize Ukraine’s EU accession.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The decision to switch the designs of the flags was not connected to Helsinki's NATO accession, the military said.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Swingle’s accession was by no means the first such shipment sent to the US from points East.
—Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
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The Phillies’ bullpen, after a summer of struggles, was rejuvenated with the addition of Robertson and the acquisition of closer Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Often, the preseason games allow coaches to give newer roster members, including rookies and offseason acquisitions, some playing time in a game setting.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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One photo showed the actress, Agruma and daughter Royce, 2, standing at the entrance of Claridge's in London.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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There will be free bike valet service near the Jibboom Street entrance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Five songs into her new album, Taylor Swift makes a bold admission.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The letter also called for the return of mandatory standardized testing in university admissions and for universities to report the anonymous scores and grades of accepted and rejected students.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Or take or go—these being the next two largest entries by bytes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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By the entry, vans with tinted windows pulled in to deliver more detainees.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Several stores, including grocery chains and retail giants, will be closing their doors in October.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Stege Bojer admits having one foot in the door help in his pursuit to secure suppliers and low minimums.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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