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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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
That’s something the Wild have experienced firsthand since acquiring the 26-year-old last month.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
Start by hanging up the phone if another GM asks about acquiring Easton Cowan, Ben Danford, Artur Akhtyamov or Tinus Luc Koblar.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
And the idea of acquiring a mistress doesn’t originate with Benedict.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
Upon acquiring the Post, Bezos told its then-media reporter Paul Farhi that the paper was an important institution worth preserving for the nation.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
To grow, Comulate needed to integrate with Epic’s software, but after Comulate rejected Applied’s interest in acquiring the startup, Applied stopped granting Comulate access to its integrating software, the startup claims.
—John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Across the Metroplex, many of these advocates who focus their efforts on immigration have reinvented themselves to become de facto scholars of immigration policy and the inner workings of acquiring legal citizenship in the United States.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
On the other side is offensive guru Sean McVay, who coached the Rams to a Super Bowl in 2021 after acquiring quarterback Matt Stafford to help get over the hump.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Diller had expressed interest in acquiring CNN from Warner last year but was rebuffed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
That’s something the Wild have experienced firsthand since acquiring the 26-year-old last month.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
Start by hanging up the phone if another GM asks about acquiring Easton Cowan, Ben Danford, Artur Akhtyamov or Tinus Luc Koblar.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
And the idea of acquiring a mistress doesn’t originate with Benedict.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
Upon acquiring the Post, Bezos told its then-media reporter Paul Farhi that the paper was an important institution worth preserving for the nation.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
To grow, Comulate needed to integrate with Epic’s software, but after Comulate rejected Applied’s interest in acquiring the startup, Applied stopped granting Comulate access to its integrating software, the startup claims.
—John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Across the Metroplex, many of these advocates who focus their efforts on immigration have reinvented themselves to become de facto scholars of immigration policy and the inner workings of acquiring legal citizenship in the United States.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
On the other side is offensive guru Sean McVay, who coached the Rams to a Super Bowl in 2021 after acquiring quarterback Matt Stafford to help get over the hump.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiring
Noun
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About 9% of all recycled products collected are reused, so in any flow chart of pollution, there are many places where nonprofits can make gains.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The barometer has also correctly predicted an annual advance in 41 of 46 years in which January has ended with a gain.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the future, it could be used for developing high-performance, sustainable materials for everything from aerospace engineering to advanced protective gear.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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This is a developing story and has been updated.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Liu surprised fans when retiring a month after earning a bronze medal at the ‘22 World Championships.—
Elliott Almond,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Indiana Senate passes under-the-radar provision scrapping 'low-earning' college degrees.—
Evan Frank,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is a dry patch over central parts of North Carolina, which may lower the accumulation in Raleigh, but eastern parts of the state are still expected to see at least 6 to 12 inches of snow by Sunday morning.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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This snow will produce little, if any, accumulation.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The open question is whether anyone is willing to stop extracting long enough to start cultivating.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aiding retailers in becoming more consumer-centric and cultivating communities is becoming increasingly important, Maus commented.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Guaranteed Cash Offer is a commission-free cash purchase of a house, where homeowners can avoid paying commissions and fees while gaining the flexibility to pick their closing and move-out dates.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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O’Hara launched her extraordinary career as one of the ensemble members of the star-making cast of SCTV before gaining acclaim in such films as Beetlejuice, Home Alone, A Mighty Wind and, in a full-circle embrace of her TV roots that earned her an Emmy Award, Schitt’s Creek.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Choose one issue each week that others may have let linger and take ownership of bringing it to resolution.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The building housing the Red Lion changed ownership in 2022.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Riera, 43, was previously in charge of Slovenia’s side NK Celje, winning the domestic cup last season and racing 10 points clear at the top of the league in this one, and began work officially on Monday.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Acquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiring. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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