Definition of acquirementnext

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Recent Examples of acquirement The legislation bans the use of eminent domain for the construction, operation or acquirement of right-of-ways for any pipeline with the primary purpose of transporting carbon dioxide. Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 22 Jan. 2026 While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed Drake’s acquirement, notably fans have long desired the ability to curate their own radio stations within the GTA universe. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 June 2025 Psychology will be based on a new foundation, that of the necessary acquirement of each mental power and capacity by gradation. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Your understanding of acquirement and possession may shift as the sun meets Neptune. USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 Since its 2016 decommissioning, it has been eyed for redevelopment as Baltimore County has attempted to breathe new life into its commercial corridors, like with the county’s partial acquirement of the Security Square Mall in Woodlawn. Lia Russell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2023 Some of the tents were PR samples, others were purchased at full price, but our testers were unaware of the cost and acquirement while testing and rating. Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023 The acquirement of the 320-unit apartment community adds to Morrison Avenue Capital Partners’ 4,000-unit portfolio in the Southeast. Tandra Smith | [email protected], al, 3 May 2021 The announcement follows Netflix's recent acquirement of classic Black films such as Love & Basketball, B*A*P*S, and Love Jones. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquirement
Noun
  • They may be based on financial need, academic achievement, athletics, talents, interests or your field of study.
    Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • During his career, Malo received a host of awards, including the Air Canada Award from the Canadian Academy of Film and Television in 1994 and a lifetime achievement Jutra prize in 2011 for his contributions to the Quebec film industry.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And for all the Padres’ successes under private equity wizard Peter Seidler, his biggest bet went bust, the ‘23 Padres missing the playoffs despite his approving MLB’s third-highest payroll.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The victory snapped a streak that had beguiled the second-year franchise even in the midst of an unprecedented level of success for an expansion team in the WNBA.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those accomplishments, though, weren’t fresh in mind when Devers stepped into the batter’s box for the first time Friday.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Yet Anderson said Rasmussen eventually received the respect such an accomplishment deserved.
    Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The actual term is narrower, and research has found traditional hypergamy declining as women’s educational attainment has risen.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The less healthy participants had a higher body mass index and prevalence of stroke, and lower physical activity and educational attainment.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Acquirement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquirement. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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