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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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
There’s the younger wife who falls in love with the woman her husband hires for a threesome, then walks off 10 minutes later with a $210m settlement once Nash acquires video evidence of his extensive perversions.
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Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
But scarcity acquires a different symbolic tenor in the context of a commitment to be available for everyone.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
At 28 years old, Meyers is still young enough to be a long-term addition for any team that acquires him.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Maybe general manager Eric DeCosta makes a trade or two and acquires trench or pass-rush help.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Rubella can harm the developing baby if a woman acquires the infection during pregnancy.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Natural stone, on the other hand, acquires a beautiful patina that represents its age and history.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Netflix then acquires the distribution rights, making the winning film available in over 190 countries.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The country has donated arms, including heavy weapons to the Ukrainian armed forces and is behind an initiative that acquires artillery shells Ukraine badly needs from countries outside the EU.
—Karel Janicek, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
But scarcity acquires a different symbolic tenor in the context of a commitment to be available for everyone.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
At 28 years old, Meyers is still young enough to be a long-term addition for any team that acquires him.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Maybe general manager Eric DeCosta makes a trade or two and acquires trench or pass-rush help.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Rubella can harm the developing baby if a woman acquires the infection during pregnancy.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Natural stone, on the other hand, acquires a beautiful patina that represents its age and history.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Netflix then acquires the distribution rights, making the winning film available in over 190 countries.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The country has donated arms, including heavy weapons to the Ukrainian armed forces and is behind an initiative that acquires artillery shells Ukraine badly needs from countries outside the EU.
—Karel Janicek, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
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Sony’s imaging and sensing solutions segment develops and manufactures advanced semiconductor products for a wide range of applications, from smartphones to automotive and industrial systems.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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In this process, in which a metal coating forms on a solid surface, chlorine naturally develops in the solvent.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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That’s an excellent benefit for a no-annual-fee credit card that earns points that transfer to a long list of partners like Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and United MileagePlus.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Nashville native — daughter of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Paul Overstreet, who penned hits of his own and for many others beginning in the 1980s — earns her first top 10 on Country Airplay as a writer.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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This is a huge contest in the battle for the 1-seed in the NFC (and homefield advantage in the playoffs), as the loser will fall further behind the Seahawks and the Rams, who are both 7-2 after blowout wins yesterday.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pfizer wins bidding war for obesity drug startup US pharma giant Pfizer won a bidding war to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera, beating back an offer from Danish rival Novo Nordisk.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The general staff reaps data from the point system, enabling it to make better decisions about strategy.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victor reaps hard-to-come-by rewards in an unwelcoming, militarized land.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Visotzky added that only one in four households seeking federal housing assistance obtains it.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Since then, more global drugmakers have announced partnerships with Chinese firms—The main form of collaboration is licensing — meaning the foreign partner obtains rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize the Chinese drug or technology outside China.—
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CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cincinnati gains a roster spot on its 40-man roster entering free agency, affording it the flexibility to add someone else or promote someone from within the organization.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a statement, a Spotify spokesperson refuted the notion that the company gains from streaming fraud and pointed toward efforts the streaming service has instituted to combat the practice.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Among them, the Nobel Peace Prize consistently garners the most public interest due to the prominence of its nominees and the global impact of their work.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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But live content still garners the biggest ratings, which includes late-night talk shows.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Acquires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquires. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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