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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
Selda Sevencan, Architectural Digest, 9 Nov. 2025
In return, New York acquired multiple first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, signaling a willingness to accumulate early picks and target premium prospects in a bold move to rebuild from the ground up.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In March 2025, xAI acquired X at a valuation of $45 billion, including debt, just over two years after Musk had purchased what was then known as Twitter for $44 billion.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
Universal Genève, which has been acquired by Breitling.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
In January 2006, an Ansary company, Parman International BV, acquired ENNIA Caribe Holding BC and Banco di Caribe, a Curaçao financial institution.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, Sony has acquired worldwide remake rights for Family Therapy by Arnaud Lemort and Price of Parenting by Alexandra Leclère.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Washington shipped the Lithuanian big man to Sacramento at the in-season trade deadline in February, then the Nuggets acquired him from the Kings in an offseason swap for Dario Saric.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Dread Central’s parent company, Epic Pictures, acquired Leone’s lo-fi horror film in 2017 ahead of their new label’s official launch the next year.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Then came a pause during the pandemic, when the pair acquired a second home together in Hamburg—where Felipe, whose professional life with a start-up required him to commute between Kentucky, Los Angeles, and New York began to discover the charms of the northern German city.
—Selda Sevencan, Architectural Digest, 9 Nov. 2025
In return, New York acquired multiple first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, signaling a willingness to accumulate early picks and target premium prospects in a bold move to rebuild from the ground up.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In March 2025, xAI acquired X at a valuation of $45 billion, including debt, just over two years after Musk had purchased what was then known as Twitter for $44 billion.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
Universal Genève, which has been acquired by Breitling.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
In January 2006, an Ansary company, Parman International BV, acquired ENNIA Caribe Holding BC and Banco di Caribe, a Curaçao financial institution.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, Sony has acquired worldwide remake rights for Family Therapy by Arnaud Lemort and Price of Parenting by Alexandra Leclère.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Washington shipped the Lithuanian big man to Sacramento at the in-season trade deadline in February, then the Nuggets acquired him from the Kings in an offseason swap for Dario Saric.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Dread Central’s parent company, Epic Pictures, acquired Leone’s lo-fi horror film in 2017 ahead of their new label’s official launch the next year.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
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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This is prime Allen — the reigning MVP, at 29 years old, is still in command of all his physical gifts and has developed an understanding beyond almost all who put straps to chins.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the group with the strongest rhythms, 31 of 728 people developed dementia, compared to 106 of 727 people in the group with the weakest rhythms.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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But any actual emotional resonance or narrative coherence that All’s Fair manages along the way is purely incidental.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Which differences are incidental and which are fundamental?—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He’s cultivated a large online following, hosts a podcast that amplifies his policy message, and posts Trump-style memes and rapid-fire videos that mock conservative governors and highlight California’s progressive policies.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Hurricanes are a plus-3 in the playoffs (five gained, two lost) and plus-12 on the season (25 gained, 13 lost), while Ole Miss is plus-2 in playoffs (four gained, two lost) and even on the season (14 gained, 14 lost).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This ultra-lightweight (under 7 lbs) vacuum delivers Shark’s most powerful multi-surface suction for deep cleaning carpets and hard floors alike.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Note that the multi-surface file, scissors and saw join the blade on the outside of the closed Alpha body, accessible without opening the plier handles.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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