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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
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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Ellison has made a series of C-level hires since the deal closed, including Makan Delrahim, who advised Skydance on its acquisition of Paramount Global, as chief legal officer; former Meta exec Dane Glasgow as chief product officer; and Roku’s Jay Askinasi as chief revenue officer.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Oct. 2025
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Walmart did not comment on the new real estate acquisitions when contacted by USA TODAY.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Daytime diners enter through the boutique, while a dedicated street-level entrance opens for evening service.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The tiny house features generous glazing, including a double glass door entrance which opens next to the combined living/sleeping area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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For a more glamorous view, try the deck outside Cappuccino Palau March, a cafe across the street from the Palau Reial de l’Almudaina, a historic palace of the Spanish royal family (admission, €7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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There is free admission and $10 parking on October weekends.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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One of the newest entries in this field comes from Moog, which has introduced its Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP).—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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During that time, particles cast off from that ancient body collide with our planet at speeds of up to 41 miles per second (66 kilometers per second), burning up in a magnificent display as they're overwhelmed by the friction of atmospheric entry.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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From there, Martinez believes the Red Sox are more than knocking on the door in 2026 and beyond.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Schumacher, which was founded by Parisian Frederic Schumacher in 1889 and rose to fame during the Gilded Age, opened its doors in Milan’s upscale Brera district on Tuesday.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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