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 Cubs have made these midseason moves before, acquiring Austin Jackson (2015), Leonys Martin (2017) and Cameron Maybin (2020) for depth.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Legendary Entertainment may be looking to acquire Lionsgate Studios, which has just spun off on its own ticker on Wall Street.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 July 2025
But now, the Alameda County District Attorney’s office is moving to acquire $34,746 in cash seized by police during the investigation.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The Operational Land Imager, a sensor aboard the Landsat 8 satellite, acquired an image of the volcano on June 10, prior to when the rumblings began.
—ABC News, 11 July 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Legendary Entertainment may be looking to acquire Lionsgate Studios, which has just spun off on its own ticker on Wall Street.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 July 2025
But now, the Alameda County District Attorney’s office is moving to acquire $34,746 in cash seized by police during the investigation.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The Operational Land Imager, a sensor aboard the Landsat 8 satellite, acquired an image of the volcano on June 10, prior to when the rumblings began.
—ABC News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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As a result, Tehran has tried to balance Chinese influence by maintaining strong ties to India, Beijing’s chief rival within the developing world.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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But while Sunday’s race will be a special landmark for Silverstone, reaping the rewards of F1’s popularity boom and its work to develop in recent years, the track’s focus lies on the future.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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My years in publishing had trained me to believe that personhood would have to be earned, like a gold star or a promotion, which was more likely just a title change with no raise.—
Maris Kreizman
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Cities are not required to assist with federal immigration law, but actively obstructing it could earn Mamdani federal charges.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Ultimately, cultivating new talent, rather than trying to outbid the likes of Meta, may prove a more sustainable path for OpenAI in its quest to stay highly mission-oriented while supporting an industry grappling with a scarcity of top-tier talent.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Lamont has cultivated an image as an affable aristocrat while spending about $60 million of his fortune on his four bids for statewide office.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The Aperol spritz has gained a reputation for being a healthier alternative to other cocktails.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 July 2025
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The July 1 report suggests that while most Americans will see tax savings in the short term, high-income households stand to gain the most.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The Powerball jackpot was last won May 31, when a California player hit the $204.5 million grand prize.—
Don Sweeney
July 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Frost and First Liberty allegedly told investors 100% of the proceeds from loan agreements and promissory notes would be used to fund bridge loans and that investors would be reap gains from the repayment of the bridge loans and the interest paid on them.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Real estate professionals are the first to believe that the Sunshine State will reap huge benefits from Mamdani's victory.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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In its place, graduate students can obtain Stafford loans of up to $20,500 per year ($50,000 per year for qualifying law and medical students).—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Bemberg is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and RCS certified and has obtained the the ISO 14001 certification.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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That season, Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera garnered All-Star bids.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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The case garnered national attention and became the focus of the true crime series, which was released last year.—
Annie Goodykoontz
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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