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
The New York Times noted that the attack occurred the same day that Ukraine participated in an accession conference with ministers of the European Union, marking a step forward in its effort to join the EU and gain protection against Russia.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
In recent months, Pashinyan has pressed ahead on forging deeper ties with the EU, pursuing a reform agenda aimed at meeting the bloc’s accession criteria and hosting the first EU-Armenia summit last month.
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Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The United Kingdom signed the accession protocol in 2023, and Costa Rica was granted accession in May.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Of that pool, a small but nontrivial number are already medically ineligible under current Department of Defense accession standards.
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Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
In recent months, Pashinyan has pressed ahead on forging deeper ties with the EU, pursuing a reform agenda aimed at meeting the bloc’s accession criteria and hosting the first EU-Armenia summit last month.
—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The United Kingdom signed the accession protocol in 2023, and Costa Rica was granted accession in May.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Of that pool, a small but nontrivial number are already medically ineligible under current Department of Defense accession standards.
—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
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Then, in April, Anthropic made the first major acquisition in its history, buying a stealthy computational biology startup named Coefficient Bio for $400 million.
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In total, the White Memorial Foundation contributed over 2,900 acres to the acquisition of the forest over time.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Internet outages across Venezuela have been reported by NetBlocks, an independent internet and cybersecurity watchdog, as the United Nations calls on authorities to restore people’s access to social media.
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Their burrows are extensive, with at least two entrances.
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Capoy said the suspects managed to bring the guns onto the campus because there was only one guard on duty at multiple entrances and exits.
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Other free admission for military, healthcare, first responders, Florida educators, and disabled visitors and an accompanying caregiver.
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One drink ticket is included in admission and a valid ID required, organizers said.
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Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.
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An entry foyer flows to a spacious great room with custom white oak shelving and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Manhattan Bridge.
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The honest answer is that quality across Turkish clinics varies a lot, so the name on the door matters more than the country itself.
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Once at the front of the Chico branch of the Butte County Library, Sayer fatally shot a man at the main door and another inside, authorities said.
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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