obtainments

noun

plural of obtainment
as in accessions
something added to an existing supply moving required that we sort through the mountain of obtainments that comes from living in the same house for 30 years

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  1. accessions
  2. acquisitions
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
Definition of accessions
Noun
  • The guard was one of the centerpieces of the Sky’s offseason overhaul, which included the acquisitions of Rickea Jackson, Azurá Stevens, DiJonai Carrington and Jacy Sheldon.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • This move highlights the Phillies' ongoing struggle to find consistent long-term outfield solutions, as other prospects and acquisitions have also failed to secure everyday roles.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of acquisitions
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“Obtainments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtainments. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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