ACQUIRES Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

acquires

verb

present tense third-person singular of acquire

as in develops

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 earns

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 acquires The film’s critique of the commercial image also acquires a distinctly contemporary resonance. — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Researchers have spent a decade imagining an AI that acquires purposes of its own, stays switched on, gathers power, and eventually displaces us. — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 In the days that follow Michele quickly acquires numerous new outfits. — John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 Skubal’s changeup could be a game-changer for any team that acquires him. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2026 At the center of the dispute was whether children automatically lose Italian citizenship when an Italian parent acquires a foreign nationality while the children are minors. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The company also operates a distribution arm, PVR Inox Pictures, which has an output deal with Lionsgate and acquires films from the international film market and festival circuit. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 July 2026 Founded by Brian Robbins, Big Shot acquires 25 percent ownership stake in Alvin and the Chipmunks and will develop new projects for the franchise. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Penske acquires a collection of Vox Media’s music and culture brands. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026

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In it, Leó, a renowned geriatrician specialized in Alzheimer’s disease, develops an unconventional friendship with Ásdís, a psychiatrist who’s returned to Iceland to care for her ailing grandmother.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Preeclampsia is hypertension that develops after 20 weeks and is accompanied by signs that other organs, such as the kidneys, are being affected.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of develops

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Capcom’s August preview says earlier, tighter missions eventually feed into larger explorable locations as Musashi earns additional Oni abilities.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Furthermore, the Girls’ 18s singles champion earns a main-draw wild card into the US Open, providing a direct pathway to one of tennis’s biggest stages this fall in New York.

— Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of earns

Verb

An American man — Ben Shelton; Taylor Fritz; Frances Tiafoe — wins a first Grand Slam men’s singles title for the host country since 2003!

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Many Dolfans as well have literally grown up with this playoff wins drought the norm — raised by losing.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wins

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Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
With these words, Nellie sews a field's worth of dramatic tension that the series reaps for seasons to come.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Definition of reaps

Verb

This adds another barrier if someone obtains your Apple Account password.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
And even if the creditor sues you and obtains a judgment, the federal protections covering the account can create a barrier between that creditor and the retirement funds still held in the plan.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of obtains

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Stripe gains a live and unusually broad view of which models OpenRouter customers choose and how those workloads shift week to week.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Luis takes him under his wing at the New York City hospital to learn life-saving techniques as the teen gains an interest in the medical field.

— Kirsten Acuna, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gains

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As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Los Angeles diner Max and Helen’s reportedly garners an 8-hour line, and Reddit threads are dedicated to lining up at Austin’s legendary Franklin Barbecue.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

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