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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
The money from the sale went into the city’s capital lands reserve fund, where all money is distributed if the city acquires or sells property.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Horvath loves that the semi-evergreen foliage also acquires red tints over the winter.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
The process follows years of shareholder disputes linked to the collapse of former majority owner Shandong Ruyi and could trigger a takeover offer if a buyer acquires a controlling stake.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Is this the summer that Miami either commits to the Adebayo/Ware lineup as the permanent approach or acquires a prototypical power forward in the mold of a Giannis Antetokounmpo or Pascal Siakam?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
The company develops and acquires multifamily and hotel properties.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
And there may be one less major studio if Paramount acquires Warner Bros.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the show, Ashe acquires it for the full $20 million asking price in an all-cash deal.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
If a team loses four CFAs and acquires two CFAs, that is a net loss of two.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Horvath loves that the semi-evergreen foliage also acquires red tints over the winter.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
The process follows years of shareholder disputes linked to the collapse of former majority owner Shandong Ruyi and could trigger a takeover offer if a buyer acquires a controlling stake.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Is this the summer that Miami either commits to the Adebayo/Ware lineup as the permanent approach or acquires a prototypical power forward in the mold of a Giannis Antetokounmpo or Pascal Siakam?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
The company develops and acquires multifamily and hotel properties.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
And there may be one less major studio if Paramount acquires Warner Bros.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the show, Ashe acquires it for the full $20 million asking price in an all-cash deal.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
If a team loses four CFAs and acquires two CFAs, that is a net loss of two.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
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Potatoes must grow in darkness in order to prevent them from producing toxic solanine, which develops from sun exposure.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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If someone in the quarantine unit develops symptoms, they would be assessed and moved to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Congress earns trust by solving problems — lowering costs, improving people’s lives and being transparent.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Walnut Creek resident and photojournalist Manny Crisostomo earns the spotlight too.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Because that means Wyoming wins and Texas wins.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 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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The number of championship rings a player obtains is dependent on teammates and coaching systems.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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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
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By tracking the population, the conservancy builds a database of valuable insights into raptors and, in turn, gains a better understanding of the overall ecosystem.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Blum noted that several billionaires have made high-profile departures from California as a state billionaire tax proposal gains steam.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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What few efforts do exist to address alcohol’s harms have been overshadowed by the opioid crisis, a parallel drug epidemic that attracts more funding, spurs more policy change, and garners more media attention despite being vastly less deadly.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Unless one candidate garners more than 50% of votes in the June 2 primary to outright win the seat, the top two vote-getters will move on to the November general election ballot.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Acquires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquires. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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