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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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The Kraken, who snapped a four-game skid with a 5-2 victory Saturday in Vancouver as McMann tallied twice in his first game since being acquired from Toronto, outshot Florida 13-10 in the first period while taking a 3-1 lead.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Hunter only appeared in two games after being acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers before undergoing surgery to repair the retina in his left eye.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Sox acquired Pereira as part of an offseason trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Fields was expected to be released this offseason after the Jets acquired Geno Smith in a trade from the Raiders last week.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Pajarito opened a second location in the 50th and France district of Edina in 2020 and, in 2021, its owners also acquired Lucky’s 13 Pub locations around the Metro and Yankee Tavern in Eagan.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo, acquired during the offseason in a trade for Marcus Semien, posted a video to his Instagram account on Sunday featuring himself presenting fellow outfielder Michael Helman with a brand new, unboxed Rolex watch.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Forward Jordyn Huitema started for Chicago after being acquired in a trade this week from Seattle.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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While trading away Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas certainly doesn’t make the defense better on paper, the team also acquired draft capital in 2026 to go toward improving the defensive side of the ball.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The Kraken, who snapped a four-game skid with a 5-2 victory Saturday in Vancouver as McMann tallied twice in his first game since being acquired from Toronto, outshot Florida 13-10 in the first period while taking a 3-1 lead.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Hunter only appeared in two games after being acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers before undergoing surgery to repair the retina in his left eye.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Sox acquired Pereira as part of an offseason trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Fields was expected to be released this offseason after the Jets acquired Geno Smith in a trade from the Raiders last week.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Pajarito opened a second location in the 50th and France district of Edina in 2020 and, in 2021, its owners also acquired Lucky’s 13 Pub locations around the Metro and Yankee Tavern in Eagan.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo, acquired during the offseason in a trade for Marcus Semien, posted a video to his Instagram account on Sunday featuring himself presenting fellow outfielder Michael Helman with a brand new, unboxed Rolex watch.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Forward Jordyn Huitema started for Chicago after being acquired in a trade this week from Seattle.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquired
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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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Fort Worth is now considering a tax break for Edged Data Centers, a subsidiary of sustainable infrastructure company Endeavor, for a data center to be developed on that land.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The team at the University of Edinburgh has developed this natural, biological process.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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García earned his first assist after tallying nine as a rookie last season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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The top five horses earned Kentucky Derby qualifying points.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Because true as that was technically, that distinction was more fundamental than incidental in a league so defined by that very line — especially considering their once-exhilarating offense had turned stale over much of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The eagle’s head facing the olive branch was not incidental.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The metamorphosis — cultivated by the city and fueled by developers — is bringing dramatic change to the Pompano skyline, generating buzz locally and beyond.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Stanton cultivated a group of women-abolitionist friends, first at her and Henry’s home, in Boston, and then at a house that her father gave her along the new Erie Canal, in the western New York town of Seneca Falls.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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He was suspected as part of the teenage crew that gained notoriety in January 2025 for breaking into a pair of R trains and moving them at speeds up to 30 mph along a section of express track in Brooklyn.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Carlson is a nut, obviously, but one who has gained influence over a significant number of decision-makers.—
Nolan Finley,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Spray the multi-surface cleaner onto a damp cloth.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Last season, Inter Miami won four of five against Nashville, including a 4-0 rout that advanced the team to the knockout round of the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Big Sky title won, Idaho is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016 — riding a program-record 18-game winning streak in addition to a program-best 29 overall wins this season.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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