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1
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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Both have earned cult followings, though the type of collector obsessed with acquiring these clocks may come as a surprise.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The changing environment creates demand for organizations to establish distinct operational procedures their employees should follow when making decisions and acquiring knowledge about workplace interactions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
There’s no lesson to be learned from Cleveland acquiring Donovan Mitchell, because a source with direct knowledge insists that Utah would have accepted no package from Miami that didn’t include Bam Adebayo.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Since Jordan’s departure in 1998, the Bulls haven’t come remotely close to that kind of success, and performing cultural bypass surgery on the current roster without acquiring a superstar only will make Graham’s task more imposing.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
This Daisy ran away from her two dads, acquiring a rap sheet for petty theft along the way.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Meanwhile, museums across the United States and Canada were acquiring examples for their collections, and totem poles were becoming common attractions at world fairs.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
After gathering footage and acquiring evidence that police were surveilling his home, Talankin fled Russia in 2024 with the help of his fellow film producers, who worked to get him asylum in Europe.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 May 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
Russia soon augmented its capabilities by acquiring Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 loitering munitions from Iran.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Both have earned cult followings, though the type of collector obsessed with acquiring these clocks may come as a surprise.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The changing environment creates demand for organizations to establish distinct operational procedures their employees should follow when making decisions and acquiring knowledge about workplace interactions.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 8 May 2026
There’s no lesson to be learned from Cleveland acquiring Donovan Mitchell, because a source with direct knowledge insists that Utah would have accepted no package from Miami that didn’t include Bam Adebayo.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Since Jordan’s departure in 1998, the Bulls haven’t come remotely close to that kind of success, and performing cultural bypass surgery on the current roster without acquiring a superstar only will make Graham’s task more imposing.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
This Daisy ran away from her two dads, acquiring a rap sheet for petty theft along the way.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Meanwhile, museums across the United States and Canada were acquiring examples for their collections, and totem poles were becoming common attractions at world fairs.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
After gathering footage and acquiring evidence that police were surveilling his home, Talankin fled Russia in 2024 with the help of his fellow film producers, who worked to get him asylum in Europe.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiring
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Russia’s bigger and better-equipped military has been making slow but steady gains along the more than 1,000-kilometer (over 600-mile) front line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Russia's bigger and better-equipped military has been making slow but steady gains along the more than 1,000-kilometer (over 600-mile) front line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The institute is restructuring its tools, developing new programs and reflecting on its role in a broader context, including foreign policy and Poland’s intl.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The first of three games in seven days will begin without Bouanga, who is suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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In practice, however, the process is often limited by the accumulation of volatile fatty acids, which decrease pH levels and suppress microbial activity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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After the war, Mojtaba Khamenei may try to strengthen his own position by cultivating that younger cohort.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
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The source argued that while Iran spent decades building and cultivating proxy networks across the Middle East, Western governments largely avoided investing in organized anti-regime infrastructure inside Iran itself.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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One approach gaining support is to slow the displacement of workers with new taxes on AI services and investments.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Investigators determined that Skuce hired Logan Delp to kill Sheppard in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation with his child.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Its ownership by Beijing Tourism Group explains the dedication to local art, design, and culture here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The review followed a 2022 report that highlighted the excavation of a Lenape burial site whose ownership was later returned to Native American hands, the outlet reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The greatest clutch player in the history of the sport did it again, scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory to end the Frost’s dynasty run, and pushing Montreal to the first PWHL Walter Cup Finals in team history.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Despite winning a landslide election victory in July 2024, Labour’s popularity has sunk and Starmer is getting much of the blame.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Acquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiring. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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