Thesaurus results for ACQUISITION

acquisition

noun

ˌa-kwə-ˈzi-shən

as in accession

something added to an existing supply every vacation trip inevitably resulted in new acquisitions to our array of bric-a-brac

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Recent Examples of acquisition Meanwhile, South Korea selected the platform for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions with its Navy and Marine Corps, with deployment expected later this decade. —

Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026 Proper motor skill acquisition depends on natural, unweighted movement. —

Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 The conglomerate finalized its acquisition of Dragontails in September 2021, touting the platform’s ability to optimize kitchen flow and driver dispatching by assisting workers with the timing and sequencing of orders, as well as planning optimal delivery routes. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026 The acquisition signals a sharp change of course for Everlane, which has centered itself on sustainability and transparency. —

Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for acquisition

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accession

Noun

In the fall of 2025, the Prince and Princess of Wales relocated their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor — a residence that is expected to be their forever home, even after William's eventual accession to the throne.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
All are at different stages of the EU accession process.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026