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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2
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
The strategic and economic importance offered by its Arctic location have been cited by Trump in his statements about wanting to acquire the island.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The virus causes 58% of the illnesses acquired, the government agency said.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The tried and tested awards run route for the picture will most likely be Neon, which acquired North American rights earlier this week.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 May 2025
The Padres acquired Reynolds (and Garrett Cooper) in the summer of 2023 for pitcher Ryan Weathers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The virus causes 58% of the illnesses acquired, the government agency said.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The tried and tested awards run route for the picture will most likely be Neon, which acquired North American rights earlier this week.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 May 2025
The Padres acquired Reynolds (and Garrett Cooper) in the summer of 2023 for pitcher Ryan Weathers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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Over the years, the property has developed a close working relationship with Alma de Bahía, a local conservation organization that’s dedicated to preserving the intricate ecosystems across Puerto Rico.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The duo has quickly developed a bond in the midfield.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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Information submitted anonymously to the hotline can earn a reward of up to $25,000.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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However, real estate value isn't built overnight; it's cultivated over years and often decades.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The combination of his roles as singer, songwriter, producer, fitness influencer, and fashion trendsetter has helped Wonho cultivate a diverse global fanbase ahead of this new album cycle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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The show lost Samantha (under less than amicable circumstances), as well as actress Kim Cattrall, and gained a number of supporting characters of color.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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Last year, Gmail gained the ability to summarize emails on demand.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Harvard has fought back in the courts, winning a temporary restraining order on May 23 that will allow international enrollments to continue as the case makes its way through the courts.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Del Bosque’s Work Is About More Than Sporting Excellence Del Bosque is the only coach to win the World Cup, Euros, and Champions League (this one with Real Madrid in 2000 and 2002).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Since its inception, cumulative membership dues pales next to the billions reaped from SATs and AP exams since 1990.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Trump family has reaped enormous financial benefit.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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For Peng, the difference is that while licenses in China are harder to obtain at the outset, once permission is granted, the government will be fully supportive.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Among those 79, records for four in Indian River County were previously publicly available, allowing reporters to obtain case details, but are now under seal.—
Hannah Critchfield,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Throughout his career, Wendt garnered hundreds of credits in films, TV shows, and even a few music videos.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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But the unpermitted shelter near E. Colonial Drive and SR 417 garnered 38 code violations resulting in $4 million dollars in fines before the county shut it down in a March 2024 court filing.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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