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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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Recent Examples of acquired
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
In May 2026 Everlane was acquired by ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein, the antithesis of everything the brand stood for.
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In entertainment, the new, independent NBCUniversal will include the Universal Pictures movie studio, NBC, Telemundo, NBC News, Peacock, Bravo, the theme-parks division, and Sky, which is a British TV broadcaster Comcast acquired in 2018.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Washington has spent the past three seasons in Dallas and has turned into a fan favorite after helping propel the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals after being acquired from the Charlotte Hornets.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The backstory Built in 1940, the Farm was later acquired by Sandy Beall, the founder of Ruby Tuesday, who with his wife Kreis opened it as an intimate country inn in 1976, the same year their son Sam was born.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Nine years later, the Knicks acquired Towns, a New Jersey native, for a 2024 trade package headlined by Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The Chicago Bulls acquired Central Arkansas forward and first-round pick Scottie Pippen in a trade with Seattle for Olden Polynice and added Clemson forward Horace Grant in the first round.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
As part of this textile push, the company also acquired Aleph.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Transferring to Paramount+ will be all content currently on BET+ – original and acquired – subject to rights restrictions and license expirations.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Florida Panthers acquired goalie Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights, general manager Bill Zito announced late Monday night.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
In May 2026 Everlane was acquired by ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein, the antithesis of everything the brand stood for.
—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In entertainment, the new, independent NBCUniversal will include the Universal Pictures movie studio, NBC, Telemundo, NBC News, Peacock, Bravo, the theme-parks division, and Sky, which is a British TV broadcaster Comcast acquired in 2018.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Washington has spent the past three seasons in Dallas and has turned into a fan favorite after helping propel the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals after being acquired from the Charlotte Hornets.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The backstory Built in 1940, the Farm was later acquired by Sandy Beall, the founder of Ruby Tuesday, who with his wife Kreis opened it as an intimate country inn in 1976, the same year their son Sam was born.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Nine years later, the Knicks acquired Towns, a New Jersey native, for a 2024 trade package headlined by Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The Chicago Bulls acquired Central Arkansas forward and first-round pick Scottie Pippen in a trade with Seattle for Olden Polynice and added Clemson forward Horace Grant in the first round.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
As part of this textile push, the company also acquired Aleph.
—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquired
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Psychologists who study cognitive ability and thinking styles have found that certain forms of restlessness aren’t incidental to a sharp mind.
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These were not incidental flourishes.
Adjective
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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.
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Evan, who turns 2 in December, was born with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare, nonhereditary genetic disorder that has a most cruel and unusual symptom — chronic hunger.
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All four children developed generalized tetanus.
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Leveraging years of experience developed at Brunello Cucinelli and Prada, the designer used a beautiful palette of colors, the hues reflecting the spices of each location, from nutmeg and cardamom to ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, and those of the Mediterranean Sea.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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After Friday’s 50-minute practice session — the Cup cars’ only time on the track before Saturday’s qualifying and Sunday’s race — drivers were united in their concerns about the multi-surface circuit’s lack of grip, tight walls and fears of a high attrition rate in Sunday’s 75-lap feature.
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Audiences Were Never in One Place The shift toward multi-surface creation isn’t just happening on the creator side.
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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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By empowering skin care professionals with the tools, knowledge and support to specialize in acne, Face Reality has cultivated a network of skin care providers who act as both advocates and extensions of the brand.
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Carroll made his case to the judge, gained his favor, and began his journey looking for his parents.
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In the late 1970s, Brass entered a new phase and gained fresh notoriety with cult historical-erotic films Salon Kitty (1976) and Caligula (1979) as well as The Key (1983), a free adaptation of a novel by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō.
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Fire departments have also partnered with the APA to hand out buckets so consumer fireworks users can douse used fireworks, reducing the risk of accidental fires.
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While many may have had one as children, the inception of the toy was accidental.
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“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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