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as in developing
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 earning
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 acquiring
Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The Falcons bolstered their offensive line depth Thursday, acquiring tackle Wanya Morris in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
As President, Pierce negotiated the Gadsden Purchase, acquiring what is now part of southern Arizona and southern New Mexico.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Against that backdrop, selling downside premium in the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) offers a way to monetize elevated energy volatility while potentially acquiring the sector at a discount near a major support level.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Part of that investment included acquiring extras, such as a second set of OZ wheels—this time in gold to complement the original silver ones—and a second engine cover, one without the trademark rear wing.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
With Mogilny, Meehan rebuilt the Sabres by acquiring Hawerchuk in a trade with Winnipeg in 1990.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The trio, and to some degree Warner Bros Discovery acquiring Ellison, were given some high altitude breathing room when remaining correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim decided on June 5 to stay – – at least for now.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 June 2026
The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their depth at catcher by acquiring veteran Austin Wynns from the Los Angeles Angels.
—CBS News, 4 June 2026
Noun
WorldFirst sits as one of Ant International’s several brands aimed at helping SMEs grow – others include Alipay+, which handles cross-border digital-wallet payments from travelers and remote shoppers and Antom, which handles online merchant acquiring.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
Witte, who specializes in draft management, did lots of research into pours and acquiring the equipment needed to best perform these styles of pours.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The Falcons bolstered their offensive line depth Thursday, acquiring tackle Wanya Morris in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
As President, Pierce negotiated the Gadsden Purchase, acquiring what is now part of southern Arizona and southern New Mexico.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Against that backdrop, selling downside premium in the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) offers a way to monetize elevated energy volatility while potentially acquiring the sector at a discount near a major support level.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Part of that investment included acquiring extras, such as a second set of OZ wheels—this time in gold to complement the original silver ones—and a second engine cover, one without the trademark rear wing.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
With Mogilny, Meehan rebuilt the Sabres by acquiring Hawerchuk in a trade with Winnipeg in 1990.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The trio, and to some degree Warner Bros Discovery acquiring Ellison, were given some high altitude breathing room when remaining correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim decided on June 5 to stay – – at least for now.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 June 2026
The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their depth at catcher by acquiring veteran Austin Wynns from the Los Angeles Angels.
—CBS News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiring
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Electra’s analysis found that the configuration could deliver up to a 17 percent efficiency improvement beyond gains expected by 2050 from advanced structures, engine technologies, and aerodynamic improvements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The agreement imposed limits on Iran's nuclear program to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Rodriguez has been developing the concept for more than a decade, based on drawings and stories created with and for his children.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Without that, faster shipping just means faster accumulation of code nobody has actually owned.—
Scott Breitenother,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Rather than the number of visitors, Gensler said in the report, the amount of time spent downtown matters more in cultivating a thriving downtown area.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Iran insists on retaining a degree of control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to its frozen funds, while negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment would take place after the interim deal is signed.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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One ingredient now gaining major attention in skincare and longevity circles is GHK-Cu, a copper peptide that supporters claim may help the body regenerate more effectively and reduce visible signs of aging.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Ever since Disney took ownership of FX in its acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets in 2019, FX has been evolving from a basic cable network to a multi-platform brand.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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When the action returned, Germany found their rhythm and ended up winning 7-1.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Perhaps the most intriguing situation this summer surrounds the Florida Panthers, who missed the playoffs after winning back-to-back championships.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Acquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiring. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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