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
He has been involved in several mergers and acquisitions in this space, acquiring some of his portfolio companies through Icahn Automotive, the automotive-segment business of his conglomerate, Icahn Enterprises.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
At Jaeger-LeCoultre, Sauret says, the team’s members work independently to separately evaluate potential acquisitions.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
There is a sense that local producers are leaning towards coproductions with producers in other countries, not just to ameliorate the financial burden, but to wean themselves away from over reliance on commissions and acquisitions from streamers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
A lot of people are looking at mergers and acquisitions or looking at selling shares in their company.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Each of Koch’s acquisitions reflected a deliberate strategy.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Authority officials have indicated that the new design refinements aim to reduce property acquisitions and emphasized that the changes would not affect traffic or residential properties, while minimizing business impacts.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The addition of Gauthier via trade from Philly has proven a masterstroke, while former New York Rangers like Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba (both have three-game point streaks) have proven to be shrewd acquisitions.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
But as Swain weighed the offers, one stood out—from Bob Hotz, chairman of corporate finance and acquisitions chief at mid-market investment banking powerhouse Houlihan Lokey.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
At Jaeger-LeCoultre, Sauret says, the team’s members work independently to separately evaluate potential acquisitions.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
There is a sense that local producers are leaning towards coproductions with producers in other countries, not just to ameliorate the financial burden, but to wean themselves away from over reliance on commissions and acquisitions from streamers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
A lot of people are looking at mergers and acquisitions or looking at selling shares in their company.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Each of Koch’s acquisitions reflected a deliberate strategy.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Authority officials have indicated that the new design refinements aim to reduce property acquisitions and emphasized that the changes would not affect traffic or residential properties, while minimizing business impacts.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The addition of Gauthier via trade from Philly has proven a masterstroke, while former New York Rangers like Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba (both have three-game point streaks) have proven to be shrewd acquisitions.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
But as Swain weighed the offers, one stood out—from Bob Hotz, chairman of corporate finance and acquisitions chief at mid-market investment banking powerhouse Houlihan Lokey.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquisitions
accessions
Noun
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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 Nov. 2025.
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