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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
Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Gaona told the Star-Telegram that the foundation is laid, necessary permits are have been acquired and food truck tenants are lined up.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
His grandfather, Charles, and granduncle, Jean, acquired the Patek Philippe manufacture in 1932, handing the reins over to Philippe’s father, Henri, in 1958.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
The company shut down after layoffs, lawsuits and factory closures, and was acquired by the construction company Caterpillar in April.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
In 2020 Fox acquired Tubi for $440 million.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Focus acquired it for $15 million.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The county acquired Blandair Regional Park in 1998, according to Safa Hira, a spokesperson for Howard County.
—Sofia Montoya-Deck, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
Pacific6 acquired the property in 2017 and embarked on restoring it to its former glory.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 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
In January 2024, when Chris Hall retired, the business was acquired by Little Engine Ventures, a private investment partnership in Lafayette, Indiana.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Gaona told the Star-Telegram that the foundation is laid, necessary permits are have been acquired and food truck tenants are lined up.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
His grandfather, Charles, and granduncle, Jean, acquired the Patek Philippe manufacture in 1932, handing the reins over to Philippe’s father, Henri, in 1958.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
The company shut down after layoffs, lawsuits and factory closures, and was acquired by the construction company Caterpillar in April.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
In 2020 Fox acquired Tubi for $440 million.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Focus acquired it for $15 million.
—Jake Coyle, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The county acquired Blandair Regional Park in 1998, according to Safa Hira, a spokesperson for Howard County.
—Sofia Montoya-Deck, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2026
Pacific6 acquired the property in 2017 and embarked on restoring it to its former glory.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquired
Adjective
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Sure, Andy’s mom was an incidental figure, and his dad simply didn’t exist, but the attachment and responsibility that Buzz and Woody feel towards their children is impossible to mistake.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Occasional or incidental business use probably would not justify deducting the full year, so keep records showing how the subscription was used.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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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But after months of acrimony, the two have developed a surprisingly friendly public relationship despite maintaining deep ideological differences.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Rebekah and their four children never developed symptoms.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Smith played a key role in the 49ers’ dominant defense in the early 2010s under head coach Jim Harbaugh, which earned San Francisco an NFC championship and appearance in Super Bowl XLVII, which the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Research from a social-commerce platform found that the top 10% of digital creators earned more than $53,715 each during a three-month period alone.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Audiences Were Never in One Place The shift toward multi-surface creation isn’t just happening on the creator side.—
Stephanie Hind,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Its capabilities include surveillance, intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and special operations support, alongside traditional anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare roles.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Insider tip Yunnan and Kunming are known for their flowers, both wild and cultivated, so the hotel’s floral arrangements and garden landscapes are particularly beautiful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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CookUnity, a meal preparation subscription service with menus cultivated by local chefs, provides 40 to 60 half plates filled with ready-to-go meals, and places like Turnberry sometimes provide shrimp and other quality ingredients.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Per Betsperts Golf, Henley is sixth in this field for total strokes gained at similar courses to Shinnecock over the last three years.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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As media monopolies gained control of discourse, a new feudalism arose.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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In a joint statement posted to Facebook on Tuesday, the Defiance County Sheriff's Office and the Defiance County Prosecutor's Office said the boy died in an accidental shooting on Saturday.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Lineage Logistics has previously been accused of failing to comply with safety regulations to prevent the accidental release of anhydrous ammonia.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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