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
The Heat’s own first-round pick (15th) will go to Oklahoma City as the final fulfillment of its acquisition of Butler in a sign-and-trade with Philadelphia in 2019.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
In her new role, Thompson-Waitt will lead the U.S. Commercial team, overseeing the formulation and execution of streaming strategy, release analysis, and fan acquisition strategy for a diverse roster of clients.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
These acquisitions result in disruptions in care and take money out of Connecticut.
—Dr. Alissa Chen, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
Mark Zuckerberg wrapped three days of antitrust testimony over Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram (2012) and WhatsApp (2014).
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
In her new role, Thompson-Waitt will lead the U.S. Commercial team, overseeing the formulation and execution of streaming strategy, release analysis, and fan acquisition strategy for a diverse roster of clients.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
These acquisitions result in disruptions in care and take money out of Connecticut.
—Dr. Alissa Chen, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
Mark Zuckerberg wrapped three days of antitrust testimony over Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram (2012) and WhatsApp (2014).
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquisition
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China used its accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001 to launch a multidecade attack on those who sought to do business with them; Trump’s latest tariffs are the most aggressive effort to fight back.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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During Queen Elizabeth's reign and before Charles' accession to the throne, the couple often skipped the royal family's gathering, instead spending Easter in Scotland.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Acquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquisition. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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