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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
Their accession to the alliance – which ended longstanding policies of non-alignment – was spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
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Bank of America’s Hall shared a list of large-cap stocks in the S & P 500 reflecting characteristics that have been attractive to suitors for a potential merger or acquisition.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the years since the acquisition, sections of that property were sold off, including a plot with a large log house Tobolowsky built for the family.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, some experts have speculated that Beijing is using Nvidia’s market access as leverage in trade negotiations or to push Washington for wider access to advanced semiconductors.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Messengers had to use side or back entrances when delivering contracts and blueprints and photobooks to banks, law firms, and fashion houses.—
Evan Friss,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Walker, whose tumultuous relationships have been addressed in her music and bled over into tabloid fodder, has been vocal about her newfound attitude towards men, an admission the 29-year-old recently made in a clip that went viral on social media.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lawrence's admission about her cosmetic enhancement doesn't come as a surprise.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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On November 30, 1680, a procession of new viceroys made their triumphant entry into Mexico City.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Still, the barrier to entry is low—requiring only a high school diploma and short-term on-the-job training—and the sector’s stability offers something rare in an uncertain labor market.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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But when a better father would stick around to order a round of hot drinks for everyone, Lee bolts for the door.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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