acquisitions

plural of acquisition
as in accessions
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 acquisitions The right acquisitions can accelerate growth, add capabilities, unlock customer opportunities, create operating leverage, increase earnings and potentially expand valuation multiples. Robert Gauvreau, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Lorena Booth, senior manager sales & acquisitions at Studio 100 Film, shares this enthusiasm and has been eager to present the project to buyers for a long time. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Among the splashiest acquisitions included signing outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips to a four-year, $120 million contract and also signing inside linebacker Devin Lloyd — one of the best linebackers in the NFL. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 Coach Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals talked all offseason about how their defensive acquisitions would have a huge impact. ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026 Where once indie film producers looked to streaming platforms for financing and acquisitions, the streamers now have their own original film pipelines. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 For too long, Hulu has been the one-stop pay-one shop on several indie acquisitions. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 So, the Phillies can feel decent about Hill and De La Cruz — two solid depth acquisitions by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski — in reserve. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquisitions
accessions
Noun
  • Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Acquisitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquisitions. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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