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
Garijo has also used acquisitions to move the business into higher-growth territory, targeting capabilities in biotechnology and advanced materials.
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Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Following a major restructuring two years ago during which the company laid off staffers and sold off properties, Allen is back with a slew of ambitious acquisitions.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
In addition to waiting out and acquiring Klint Kubiak as their head coach, the Raiders made some significant on-field acquisitions.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Tonight, Boston sends out one of their major offseason acquisitions, Ranger Suarez.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
To make those acquisitions, the development corporation relied on a $30 million Downtown Investment Fund established by Securian and the Bush Foundation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist at Hightower, said Apple has historically been conservative with cash and has preferred buybacks over big acquisitions or heavy investment.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The organization works closely with government leaders and the NPS on acquisitions.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Abel has led acquisitions before while leading Berkshire's massive utility division, but obviously Buffett would have signed off on those.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Following a major restructuring two years ago during which the company laid off staffers and sold off properties, Allen is back with a slew of ambitious acquisitions.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
In addition to waiting out and acquiring Klint Kubiak as their head coach, the Raiders made some significant on-field acquisitions.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Tonight, Boston sends out one of their major offseason acquisitions, Ranger Suarez.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
To make those acquisitions, the development corporation relied on a $30 million Downtown Investment Fund established by Securian and the Bush Foundation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist at Hightower, said Apple has historically been conservative with cash and has preferred buybacks over big acquisitions or heavy investment.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The organization works closely with government leaders and the NPS on acquisitions.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Abel has led acquisitions before while leading Berkshire's massive utility division, but obviously Buffett would have signed off on those.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquisitions
accessions
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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 11 Jun. 2026.
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