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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists for his first triple-double since being acquired from Chicago at the trade deadline.
—CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Chicago acquired Ivey at the trade deadline from the Detroit Pistons.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Following a quarterback carousel featuring Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook, the Jets acquired Smith in a trade with the Raiders.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The company has also acquired AI startups and built internal systems that allow AI agents to interact with company files, chat logs, and projects to help employees complete tasks more efficiently.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The right-hander was the jewel of the offseason overhaul, acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers in January to solidify a veteran rotation.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Canadian streamer Crave is onboard to develop the project and Iceland’s Síminn has acquired local rights to the TV drama, which comes from Canada’s Blink49 Studios and Iceland’s Truenorth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Transferring to Paramount+ will be all content currently on BET+ – original and acquired – subject to rights restrictions and license expirations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
After changing names and uses several times in the decades leading up to 2000, it was then closed for years until it was acquired, in 2019, by David and Simon Rueben, who wanted to turn it into Italy’s first Corinthia hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists for his first triple-double since being acquired from Chicago at the trade deadline.
—CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Chicago acquired Ivey at the trade deadline from the Detroit Pistons.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Following a quarterback carousel featuring Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook, the Jets acquired Smith in a trade with the Raiders.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The company has also acquired AI startups and built internal systems that allow AI agents to interact with company files, chat logs, and projects to help employees complete tasks more efficiently.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The right-hander was the jewel of the offseason overhaul, acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers in January to solidify a veteran rotation.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Canadian streamer Crave is onboard to develop the project and Iceland’s Síminn has acquired local rights to the TV drama, which comes from Canada’s Blink49 Studios and Iceland’s Truenorth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquired
Adjective
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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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Others said the absence of structured computer classes has left students without a foundation that earlier generations developed through formal instruction.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, became operational at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The original Broadway production earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has delighted global audiences with its irreverent humor, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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That ménage à trois has earned them further entry into an even more elite world, which appeals to both of their desires to move up the social ladder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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In reality, instruction in table manners was incidental to the main lesson, which was how to exchange ideas, frame a polite argument and, if necessary, pretend to be interested in what others had done that day.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They were traced to the purchase of 11 real estate properties, 14 plots of land cultivated as vineyards and olive groves, along with artworks and financial assets in Florence and the neighboring Tuscan countryside.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Seoul, Kim sits down with leading figures from the K-pop world to investigate how the industry cultivated an extraordinarily devoted international following.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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The company, which won fans with perks like free WiFi, has struggled to keep up with higher-end carriers like United and Delta, while losing discount-seeking customers to Spirit and Frontier.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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His 1995 solo album Cold Virginia Night won Album of the Year at the IBMA, and its title track won Song of the Year — a rare double recognition that cemented his standing as both a performer and a writer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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