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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
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This shift, Don notes, led him to work with Joe Florentine, an investor who was acquiring storage properties in Southwest Florida.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
By the mid-1980s, Iran started developing — or acquiring on the black market — the technology required to build centrifuges that can enrich uranium, according to the IAEA.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Microsoft doubled down on its long-term push into gaming in 2023, acquiring Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The authority would work toward acquiring, financing, constructing and leasing land and capital improvements.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
When news of Paramount’s interest in acquiring Warner Bros.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
That could be because this form of brain training appears to trigger something called implicit learning, which involves acquiring unconscious or automatic skills, like swimming or tying a shoelace.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Oftentimes, these atypical acquiring editors grew their online book communities for several years before landing at Bindery.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Sacramento Kings were eager to see De’Andre Hunter play alongside Keegan Murray after acquiring him in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that won’t happen any time soon.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This shift, Don notes, led him to work with Joe Florentine, an investor who was acquiring storage properties in Southwest Florida.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
By the mid-1980s, Iran started developing — or acquiring on the black market — the technology required to build centrifuges that can enrich uranium, according to the IAEA.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Microsoft doubled down on its long-term push into gaming in 2023, acquiring Activision Blizzard for $69 billion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The authority would work toward acquiring, financing, constructing and leasing land and capital improvements.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
When news of Paramount’s interest in acquiring Warner Bros.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
That could be because this form of brain training appears to trigger something called implicit learning, which involves acquiring unconscious or automatic skills, like swimming or tying a shoelace.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Oftentimes, these atypical acquiring editors grew their online book communities for several years before landing at Bindery.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiring
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All of our bank stocks, at least, remained above the fray and finished the week higher, led by a 2% gain for Wells Fargo .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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But a defeat at home to the lowly Eagles (9-18, 2-12) would have canceled out much of Tuesday’s gain in status.—
Randy Jennings,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Streaming will come together for a keynote roundtable to share their strategies developing compelling campaigns for new films and TV series.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Along with the likes of the BBC, Channel 4 and Netflix, the charity has spent the past year developing the principles, which were revealed at an event at Channel 4’s Horseferry Road HQ.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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MacKinnon played in all six games for Canada at the Olympics in Milan, earning a silver medal after the United States won the final, 2-1, in overtime in an instant classic.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Affordable housing bill loosens income limits This year’s draft requires average rents to be affordable to residents earning the 60% area median income.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations between 14 and 18 inches, with blizzard conditions possible.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The government office of the Tyrol region said intense snowfall over the last week led to accumulations of up to 5 feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Understanding the last frost dates in your area, the needs of specific plants, and the optimal conditions for germination can make all the difference in cultivating a thriving garden.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Generally, though, when humility is understood as grounded self-awareness rather than self-erasure, it’s viewed as something worth cultivating and practicing.—
Barret Michalec,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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Under The Radar sports media, which for years has shot videos for YouTube and been involved in 11-man football competitions, is sponsoring a flag football team gaining attention for its success this year.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Nearly a decade after being proposed, Leander's Northline project to give the city a downtown area is gaining momentum.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gun ownership in Mexico is tightly restricted.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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For Huang, the journey from earning a few dollars an hour as a Denny’s dishwasher to a net worth of about $157 billion, thanks to a 3% company ownership, is likely bittersweet to look back on.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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For San Diego State, winning the Mountain West women’s swimming and diving championship last week was a perfect way to say farewell to the conference.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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For a kid from Riverside, if that game-winning layup was his dream shot, his performance against the rival Trojans was his dream night.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Acquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiring. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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