1
as in acquisitions
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
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2
as in entries
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 accessions
Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessions
Noun
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Lilly has been on a deal-making spree this year, announcing several acquisitions like sleep disorder drug developer Centessa Pharmaceuticals and cell therapy company Orna Therapeutics.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Going back to last season, the Ducks have added considerably more than the Oilers, who, outside of blue-liner Jake Walman, have not moved the needle much with their acquisitions.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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For those who love a little friendly competition, catch the World Famous Onion Eating Contest or Vidalia onion recipe competition where the attendees can also put their palate to the test sampling entries to judge for themselves.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The department did not directly respond to questions the Tribune sent in February about how the city could have let obviously questionable entries slip through in the first place.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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During his tenure, Stanford became the top fundraising school in the nation, the first to exceed $1 billion in a year, and Hennessy oversaw the construction of more than 70 new buildings; the university’s reputation skyrocketed, and its admissions rate dropped by 70 percent.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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If a hospital got too full, the admitting office canceled elective admissions.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fans can also now visit Prince’s home, Paisley Park, which opened its doors as a museum in October 2016.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other neighbors ran out the doors with their arms over their heads.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New Romantics keys into ’80s optimism and Victorian sensibilities through bright colors and fun silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two Los Alamos National Laboratory employees, Anthony Chavez and Melissa Casias, vanished weeks apart in 2025 under nearly identical circumstances, each leaving behind their car, keys, wallet, and phone.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility There are fully accessible rooms, parking, and entrances as well as ramps and elevators throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, millions of Americans lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates, and tens of millions — particularly married women whose names have changed — could face additional hurdles under stricter requirements.—
Katherine “Kitty” Donovan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Governments and private institutions already verify identity every day through passports, tax IDs, biometrics and other tools.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessions. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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