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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of acquisition The acquisition was made by Flow, a residential real estate company launched by WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann, in partnership with ASJ Development, a local firm led by San Jose developers Andrew Jacobson and Gary Dillabough. —

Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2026 The Bruins will not have an opportunity to pursue Darren Raddysh following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ acquisition of the right-shot defenseman from the Tampa Bay Lightning. —

Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 20 June 2026 The acquisition was announced on the first day of the Shanghai International Film Festival, running June 12-21. —

Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of summer. —

Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acquisition

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquisition

accession

Noun

During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
King Charles has attended Royal Ascot every year since his accession to the throne in 2023 and was in for a win then when his horse Desert Hero won the King George V Stakes, an emotional moment at his first Ascot as monarch.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026