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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
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.
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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
These cells arise within white fat depots under certain conditions – such as cold exposure or specific hormonal signals – and acquires some of the heat-producing properties of brown fat.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Jon Hamm starts off voicing Mayor Jerry with two-faced smarm, but his performance acquires layers.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The other serves as the president and CEO of Undue Medical Debt, the only nonprofit that acquires and erases medical debt for those most burdened.
—Allison Sesso, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
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
These cells arise within white fat depots under certain conditions – such as cold exposure or specific hormonal signals – and acquires some of the heat-producing properties of brown fat.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Jon Hamm starts off voicing Mayor Jerry with two-faced smarm, but his performance acquires layers.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
The other serves as the president and CEO of Undue Medical Debt, the only nonprofit that acquires and erases medical debt for those most burdened.
—Allison Sesso, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
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Charting Cotton’s Future By enabling growers to benchmark performance, adopt advanced methods and achieve environmental targets, the Trust Protocol develops a long-term vision for cotton production that is resilient and responsible.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen).—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The grinding win earns the Bruins a spot Sunday’s title game against South Carolina, the three-time national champions who ended reigning champion UConn’s undefeated season and left Huskies coach Geno Auriemma fuming.—
John Marshall,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Points are awarded by zone, from 0 to 5; gutter balls subtract a point, while a ball that kisses the stake earns a perfect 10.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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If no candidate wins a majority in the primary, the top two finishers will advance to a November runoff.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The team closest to the pallino wins the point.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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Whatever efficiency may be gained from using the tool could easily be undone in the event a threat actor obtains the keys to a network kingdom.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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With just one bolster or lumbar pillow in a standout textile—such as linen or velvet, for instance—the bed gains a striking focal point.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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That's why using strong antivirus software with real-time protection can help detect suspicious behavior that may emerge after an attacker gains control of a device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t factor in the attention Cade Cunningham garners from defenders, which should generate open looks for Huerter.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Who's responsible when AI gets it wrong?—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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