1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of acquires
Lowery manifests that vision as a swirling tangle of red fabric that acquires an almost corporeal form, a mesmerizing jolt of color in the sumptuous darkness of DP Andrew Droz Palermo’s visuals (Rina Yang shot the concert scenes).
—
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
When a media company acquires another media company, nobody blinks.
—Jonathan Hunt, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Victor, meanwhile, acquires mastery over pain — the power to give it and take it away on command.
—Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Though Vega said Vista has until June 15, 2028, to pay the 2024 taxes — interest accumulates at 12% per year — if FNA acquires the property for unpaid taxes, the county’s tax lien is eliminated.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
When combined with two-tone heels, the legs look longer and the outfit acquires quite a refined style.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The cuttings are then left to ferment, during which time the rooibos acquires its familiar reddish color and flavor.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
In the mouth of a master like Goncharov, crying foul at the sight—or, at any rate, the perception—of plagiarism acquires an astounding verve.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The announcement comes as Mercury13 acquires FC Badalona Women, the group’s first expansion into the Spanish soccer market.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
When a media company acquires another media company, nobody blinks.
—Jonathan Hunt, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Victor, meanwhile, acquires mastery over pain — the power to give it and take it away on command.
—Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Though Vega said Vista has until June 15, 2028, to pay the 2024 taxes — interest accumulates at 12% per year — if FNA acquires the property for unpaid taxes, the county’s tax lien is eliminated.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
When combined with two-tone heels, the legs look longer and the outfit acquires quite a refined style.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The cuttings are then left to ferment, during which time the rooibos acquires its familiar reddish color and flavor.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
In the mouth of a master like Goncharov, crying foul at the sight—or, at any rate, the perception—of plagiarism acquires an astounding verve.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The announcement comes as Mercury13 acquires FC Badalona Women, the group’s first expansion into the Spanish soccer market.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
Verb
-
From drawing, everything else develops.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
-
If Ty Simpson develops into a top NFL quarterback who leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the club will look back at the 2026 draft as one of the best and shrewdest in its history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Everything here earns its spot in my suitcase and helps avoid that last-minute reshuffle at the gate or worse, an unexpected overweight baggage fee.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The sport adaptive air suspension earns its keep here.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Desperation wins in the playoffs.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
-
In three games against Escondido this week — Mission Hills wins by 15-2, 9-1 and 10-0 — Mulford, who had a double and triple Friday, was 7 of 12 with 12 RBIs.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
-
The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Federal Judge Richard Leon imposed a preliminary injunction earlier this month that paused above-ground construction until the administration obtains congressional approval.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
-
An employer subject to a stop order must pay its employees for up to 10 days for time lost until the employer obtains insurance.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The episode starts to mirror that classic sitcom’s multi-threaded structure as Marcus’ final-season arc gains traction.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
-
If a team gains a CFA in an equal or higher percentile bracket, those CFAs offset.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Interacting with an audience is now an essential journalistic value as the engagement garners an audience’s attention.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Still, celebrities have to grapple with the reputational risks of leaning into a technology that garners widespread public distrust.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
-
The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Acquires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquires. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
