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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Under the terms of the agreement, announced yesterday, Esquire Financial is acquiring Signature in an all-stock transaction valued at $348 million.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Since Blazy’s first ready-to-wear collection for Chanel arrived in stores last weekend, the difficulty in acquiring one of his designs has been well documented.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
And as plants diversified and spread across the Earth, so did insects, acquiring special adaptations that gave them an edge to survive away from the sea.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday the team acquiring defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa from the Dallas Cowboys for a third-round pick.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The attorney showed more than a dozen instances in which their businesses were cited for not acquiring permitting prior to construction or demolition.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday night, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu announced that the city is considering acquiring the property itself.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
General manager Ken Holland made a splash just ahead of the 18-day Olympic break by acquiring forward Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers and signing him to a two-year $22-million extension.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
At the same time, Israel and its allies have long argued that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a critical security objective.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Under the terms of the agreement, announced yesterday, Esquire Financial is acquiring Signature in an all-stock transaction valued at $348 million.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Since Blazy’s first ready-to-wear collection for Chanel arrived in stores last weekend, the difficulty in acquiring one of his designs has been well documented.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
And as plants diversified and spread across the Earth, so did insects, acquiring special adaptations that gave them an edge to survive away from the sea.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday the team acquiring defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa from the Dallas Cowboys for a third-round pick.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The attorney showed more than a dozen instances in which their businesses were cited for not acquiring permitting prior to construction or demolition.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday night, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu announced that the city is considering acquiring the property itself.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
General manager Ken Holland made a splash just ahead of the 18-day Olympic break by acquiring forward Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers and signing him to a two-year $22-million extension.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiring
Noun
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And yet, despite that, there had been the weight gain, just enough for the zipper on the Balenciaga to become her sworn enemy.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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And while college enrollment and completion rates have improved districtwide, Black students haven’t seen the same gains.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The American playwright, director and author has spent years developing a body of work that refuses easy categorization, blending psychological tension, live experimental music, philosophy and raw urban storytelling into something that feels genuinely its own.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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On the field, the Dominican Republic won 7-5, with Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara earning the win.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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One of his favorite experiences in scouting was earning the climbing merit badge, Frels said.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Make sure to always use front and back lens caps to minimize dirt accumulation when the lenses are not in use.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Little to no accumulation is expected, but may get some in the grassy surfaces.—
Mary Ours,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Since its launch in 2015, Labelhood has played a critical role in cultivating China’s next generation of creative directors and experimental fashion voices.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pathways to Citizenship is committed to cultivating the next generation of advocates through meaningful volunteer opportunities while providing skilled legal representation and educational support for immigrant families throughout San Diego.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Examiner learned that while ICE has publicly disclosed plans to buy roughly 10 warehouses and convert them into immigrant holding sites, another component of that plan focuses on gaining control of the land and buildings where existing detention sites are located.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Caps held a 9-7 shot advantage and the hosts were gaining momentum late in the period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent is continuing his legal fight with ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins after filing a notice of appeal in New York’s appellate court in an effort to overturn a recent ruling tied to the ownership of her life story rights.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Las Vegas has wanted a team for some time; Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is among the names most often mentioned as part of potential ownership if a team gets awarded there.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Combined with 66 high school recruits signed during the same period, the Aggies have essentially turned over the roster while winning 19 of 26 games.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bryce Harper then hit a two-run home run to tie the game, setting up the ninth inning for Venezuela’s dramatic win, when Eugenio Suarez hit what would be a game-winning double to drive in Javier Sanoja for a 3-2 lead.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Acquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiring. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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