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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
Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Miami acquired Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick from Golden State, and Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors in the five-team Butler trade.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Wiggins has now scored more than 20 points in seven of his first 13 games with the Heat after being acquired from the Warriors in the Butler trade.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Miami acquired Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick from Golden State, and Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors in the deal.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
The Royals acquired leadoff hitter Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Hackman acquired the rights to The Silence of the Lambs for his directorial debut, but ultimately decided not to do it, giving the gig to Jonathan Demme instead.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Several high-end Swedish projects commissioned by MTV’s sister Swedish commercial broadcaster TV4 (also acquired by Schibsted Media) are scheduled for 2025-2026.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
In May, Rales acquired The Criterion Collection, the four-decade-old art house distributor famed for its restorations and special editions.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
That’s what the Leafs acquired him for, after all.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Miami acquired Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick from Golden State, and Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors in the five-team Butler trade.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Wiggins has now scored more than 20 points in seven of his first 13 games with the Heat after being acquired from the Warriors in the Butler trade.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Miami acquired Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick from Golden State, and Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors in the deal.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
The Royals acquired leadoff hitter Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Hackman acquired the rights to The Silence of the Lambs for his directorial debut, but ultimately decided not to do it, giving the gig to Jonathan Demme instead.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Several high-end Swedish projects commissioned by MTV’s sister Swedish commercial broadcaster TV4 (also acquired by Schibsted Media) are scheduled for 2025-2026.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
In May, Rales acquired The Criterion Collection, the four-decade-old art house distributor famed for its restorations and special editions.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquired
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The disappointing performances developed despite the return of seven of 11 starters, including linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II and defensive end Quashon Fuller.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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During his time at Sacramento State, Lukes developed from a walk-on to a Western Athletic Conference standout.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Hamlin earned a scholarship this season and Campbell said this was one of the most pivotal moments of his career.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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Nate Schmidt took on Domi in defense of his teammate, and the pair earned fighting majors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The rare earth dispute with China gained further traction earlier this month when a former Australian Defense Minister, Linda Reynolds, accused China of manipulating the critical minerals sector.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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His fashion star has been steadily rising in recent years as his widescreen approach to Loewe — rooted in craft and closely linked to the art and film worlds — has gained traction and propelled the house into a global player.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the haphazard rollout of unprecedented global tariffs in April and the White House’s goal of reshaping the postwar order indicate that upheaval is not just incidental but a central policy objective.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The fact that Israel actually plunged the dagger into the deceased is incidental.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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It's only been won three times, which is the fewest won in any single year since the game began.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With modern farming, and its use of pesticides and herbicides, surface microbial communities often suffer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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Storms are the most common cause of lightning, but lightning strikes have been observed in volcanic eruptions, surface nuclear detonations and during heavy snowstorms even.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
2 Aug. 2024
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“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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