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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as in gain
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Recent Examples of acquiring
Sam Amick, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Mars entered the pet care industry in 2007 by acquiring Banfield, which primarily operates inside PetSmart locations.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
While private equity firms have been acquiring veterinary practices since the late 1980s, the trend has accelerated significantly over the past 15 years.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
For a team that’s been knocking on the door as a plucky underdog over the past few years, acquiring Rantanen has given this team a game breaker at a totally different level than what previously existed in Texas.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
That life is only about acquiring larger and larger piles of stuff?
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
By acquiring these skills, students become valuable assets, not only in startups but also in corporate innovation teams.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Understandably, the team felt a degree of apprehension due to the focus on acquiring new clients in an unfamiliar market, which marked a departure from our traditional operations.
—Lori Huss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the ensuing decades, a handful of conglomerates came to dominate the American whiskey industry, acquiring smaller family-run distilleries at a rapid pace.
— Made By History, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
Booth took a big chance on Westbrook, in acquiring him last summer off the free-agent scrap heap.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Mars entered the pet care industry in 2007 by acquiring Banfield, which primarily operates inside PetSmart locations.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
While private equity firms have been acquiring veterinary practices since the late 1980s, the trend has accelerated significantly over the past 15 years.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
For a team that’s been knocking on the door as a plucky underdog over the past few years, acquiring Rantanen has given this team a game breaker at a totally different level than what previously existed in Texas.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
That life is only about acquiring larger and larger piles of stuff?
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
By acquiring these skills, students become valuable assets, not only in startups but also in corporate innovation teams.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Understandably, the team felt a degree of apprehension due to the focus on acquiring new clients in an unfamiliar market, which marked a departure from our traditional operations.
—Lori Huss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the ensuing decades, a handful of conglomerates came to dominate the American whiskey industry, acquiring smaller family-run distilleries at a rapid pace.
— Made By History, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiring
Verb
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To fund these upgrades, the city proposes developing thousands of market-rate apartments.—
Andrew Genn,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The governor’s plan would make pre-K free for families earning up to $100,000 a year, and $20 a day for those earning up to $150,000.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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Two weeks later, Payne carried the Lancers to a championship in La Jolla’s Beach City Invitational, earning the tournament’s MVP for middles.—
Tim Meehan SD,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Help with muscle recovery and possible muscle gain: Consuming enough protein after physical activity helps speed the process of muscle repair and recovery.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
28 July 2025
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For many months, job gains have been concentrated in just a few sectors – health care, state and local governments, and leisure and hospitality.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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The suspect raised roughly $60,000 in Australian dollars, or about $37,500 USD, after pocketing donations and gaining social media followers, the BBC previously reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Nehring, who served as chair of the California Republican Party from 2007 to 2011 and was a spokesperson for Texas Senator Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign, said the idea of California seceding was again gaining traction.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These two technical indicators suggest that BSX is in a period of accumulation, suggesting a bullish outlook with further upside potential.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Opal is formed through an accumulation of marine organisms or silica-rich water, which create wonderful plays of color.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Glamour,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The Tigers finally snapped their 21-game SEC losing streak on Tuesday, winning 83-67 over LSU in Columbia.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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The two women fought in 2019, with Ribas winning by unanimous decision.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Co-designing automation with employees invites ownership, preserves purpose and affirms dignity—because progress without participation breeds resistance, not resilience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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“Acquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquiring. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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