acquires

verb

present tense third-person singular of acquire
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

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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

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
  1. develops
  2. earns
  3. wins
  4. reaps
  5. obtains
  6. gains
  7. garners
  8. gets
Verb
  • Shipboard sensors generate targeting information before the combat system develops a firing solution.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If someone develops shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, confusion, an irregular heartbeat or other concerning symptoms after dry scooping, Sutton recommends seeking urgent or emergency medical care.
    — Dr. Onaola Adedeji, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa says this year’s Casino Gauntlet has the biggest stakes since the winner earns a chance at the AEW World Championship.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That is the precise point at which quantum earns its place – not as a wholesale replacement, but as the capability that allows another valuable dimension to be included rather than left out.
    — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of earns
Verb
  • Ridesharing and hybrid vehicles Driverless Waymo ridesharing wins approval for drastic expansion in Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Roger Niello The moderate Sacramento Republican wins a caucus vote to become State Senate minority leader.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of wins
Verb
  • 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
  • That can create a period of silence while the debt collector obtains and sends the required information.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The three Bucky Dent pools remain closed while the city addresses the violations and obtains the approvals required to reopen.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of obtains
Verb
  • Brooks emphasizes that while Black art gains market attention, ownership among Black Americans remains limited due to a lack of knowledge.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Turkey, already a NATO member, gains a larger market for its growing defense industry and additional strategic weight as tensions with Israel rise.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of gains
Verb
  • 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
Definition of garners
Verb
  • Bernard gets more of the attention; Weru, a native of Kenya, was an international rugby player who is now learning football.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said keeping gas prices low and ensuring Iran never gets a hold of a nuclear weapon are of equal importance to the president.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of gets

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