1
as in to develop
to come to have gradually
from years of working two jobs, he has acquired the ability to get by on only a few hours of sleep a day
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
acquired a reputation for always arriving at his friends' house just as they were sitting down to dinner
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Recent Examples of acquire
Lawrence made his second appearance for Minnesota after the Twins acquired him from Pittsburgh on Monday.
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CBS News, 6 June 2026
Bernard also pointed out that China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group acquired Volvo from Ford in 2010 and later launched the EV brand Polestar.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 6 June 2026
NextEra Energy, the owner of New Hampshire’s Seabrook Nuclear Power Station, announced plans last month to acquire Dominion Energy, the owner of Connecticut’s Millstone Nuclear Power Station, in a deal worth nearly $67 billion.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
The Royals acquired Way from the New York Yankees in 2022.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
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CBS News, 6 June 2026
Bernard also pointed out that China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group acquired Volvo from Ford in 2010 and later launched the EV brand Polestar.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 6 June 2026
NextEra Energy, the owner of New Hampshire’s Seabrook Nuclear Power Station, announced plans last month to acquire Dominion Energy, the owner of Connecticut’s Millstone Nuclear Power Station, in a deal worth nearly $67 billion.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
The Royals acquired Way from the New York Yankees in 2022.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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Last week, Pacifica residents were shocked when the city abruptly closed its iconic pier after cracks developed in its base.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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This is a developing story; check back for updates.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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For example, Walmart’s top-performing regional managers can earn up to $620,000 annually; corporate positions are also an option.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Insider tip Yunnan and Kunming are known for their flowers, both wild and cultivated, so the hotel’s floral arrangements and garden landscapes are particularly beautiful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In 2025, Mycoworks shuttered its South Carolina biomanufacturing plant, announcing a pivot to processing cheaper third-party mycelium instead of cultivating it themselves, and Natural Fiber Welding narrowly escaped bankruptcy, adding to the sense of an ending.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Join today to gain access to our latest series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
7 June 2026
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In that election, Republicans gained support from some Black male voters in battleground states.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Similar to congressional races, but unlike county-level elections, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November election regardless of whether either candidate wins a majority of the vote.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Edina has won nine straight games since suffering that defeat.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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Chip and memory companies are indeed reaping big growth in revenue and profit because of the AI boom, but their stock prices have been soaring at astounding speeds.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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SpaceX’s public market debut, expected on Friday, will create remarkable wealth — but only a sliver of investors will reap the bulk of the gains.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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The 21-year-old filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court to change her name to simply Zahara Marley Jolie, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The petition states that Nick Reiner still wants Jackson to represent him, and that Jackson is still willing to do so if funds can be obtained.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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And while Italian immigrants first brought apizza from Naples to New Haven in the early 20th century, the city’s booming restaurant scene has just recently started to garner national attention, as Bill Pustari, owner of New Haven’s Modern Apizza, explains.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The results underscore Bass’ unpopularity as an incumbent, garnering just 35% of the vote so far.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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