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as in developed
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 earned
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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as in adscititious
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as in nonhereditary
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Recent Examples of acquired
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Macy’s acquired the company in 2015 for $210 million in cash and has since added Bluemercury locations inside some Macy's stores, per the company's website.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Should all go to plan, a shelter that offers people who are unhoused a refuge from extreme temperatures, help from local organizations and a meal, could be acquired by July 2026, Mayor Tyrone Garner told The Star on Friday.
—Sofi Zeman
october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
As reported, at the end of 2023 the Italian manufacturer acquired a 45 percent stake in Oasi Srl, the parent company of Des Phemmes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
In 2006, the Spanish company Banco Santander acquired Drive Financial and transformed it into Santander Consumer USA.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Just like last season ahead of the trade deadline when Golden State acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, the team will continue to stay active.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Deadline just reported that Searchlight acquired the Venice film festival premiere title starring Seyfried as the mother of the Shaker movement, the Disney specialty label taking North America and most of the world.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
There is optimism that Daniil Tarasov, acquired from the Blue Jackets this offseason to be Bobrovsky’s backup this season, will thrive in Florida’s system, too.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Fans have speculated that The Simpsons could move to Disney parks like Disneyland after the House of Mouse acquired the show in its 2019 purchase of 20th Century Fox.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Macy’s acquired the company in 2015 for $210 million in cash and has since added Bluemercury locations inside some Macy's stores, per the company's website.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Should all go to plan, a shelter that offers people who are unhoused a refuge from extreme temperatures, help from local organizations and a meal, could be acquired by July 2026, Mayor Tyrone Garner told The Star on Friday.
—Sofi Zeman
october 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
As reported, at the end of 2023 the Italian manufacturer acquired a 45 percent stake in Oasi Srl, the parent company of Des Phemmes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
In 2006, the Spanish company Banco Santander acquired Drive Financial and transformed it into Santander Consumer USA.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Just like last season ahead of the trade deadline when Golden State acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, the team will continue to stay active.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Deadline just reported that Searchlight acquired the Venice film festival premiere title starring Seyfried as the mother of the Shaker movement, the Disney specialty label taking North America and most of the world.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
There is optimism that Daniil Tarasov, acquired from the Blue Jackets this offseason to be Bobrovsky’s backup this season, will thrive in Florida’s system, too.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquired
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The devout Mormon quickly developed a penchant for partying like many a college student before her.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The technology has been developed by a collaborative research team, co-led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and West China Hospital, Sichuan University (WCHSU).—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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When his high fly ball crossed into Toronto’s home bullpen, Guerrero earned his first playoff homer.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Resulting from a random, typically nonhereditary genetic mutation, the disease affects about one in every 10,000 live births in the U.S. and can severely impact a person’s mental and physical development, and life span.—
Amanda Blanco,
courant.com,
19 Sep. 2021
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Other research shows that nonhereditary forms can result from other factors, including existing medical conditions and diet, reports Maya Yang of the Guardian.—
David Kindy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Aug. 2021
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Between them, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have cultivated not just legendary careers but a global presence that extends far beyond the screen and stage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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He’s cultivated a culture where accountability, neighborly care, and honesty aren’t optional - they’re expected.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Chiefs out-gained the Jaguars by more than 150 yards and were far better on a per-play basis, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Brinker International shares gained more than 2% after JPMorgan raised its rating on the Chili’s parent thanks to an attractive valuation.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The leg to leg contact is incidental once the ball is clearly loose.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Food was incidental at first, but by the mid-20th century, eating had become the main attraction.—
Clarissa Wei,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And if that concoction of unpredictable strengths wasn’t enough, Florida even won in special teams, blocking a Texas punt for a safety in the second quarter.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Introduction Forty eight years after they were defeated in the first final over the water in Montevideo, Argentina finally won the World Cup, on home soil in Buenos Aires.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, they were limited to single steps to tackle multi-surface flooring and not intended for use on stairs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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And that the smooth surface could harbor either a thick ice crust and thin ocean, or a thin ice crust and a thick ocean, with either possibility admitting the existence of sub-surface hydrothermal vents.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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