1
as in acquisition
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
joining the army was his emancipation from his family as well as his accession to adulthood
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Recent Examples of accession
King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Following the public outcry, EU leaders started issuing statements warning that the new law curtailing NABU’s authority would jeopardize Ukraine’s EU accession.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The decision to switch the designs of the flags was not connected to Helsinki's NATO accession, the military said.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Swingle’s accession was by no means the first such shipment sent to the US from points East.
—Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Following the public outcry, EU leaders started issuing statements warning that the new law curtailing NABU’s authority would jeopardize Ukraine’s EU accession.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The decision to switch the designs of the flags was not connected to Helsinki's NATO accession, the military said.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Swingle’s accession was by no means the first such shipment sent to the US from points East.
—Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
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In the eyes of many observers, the swiftness of Ellison’s move suggests that Skydance’s $8 billion acquisition of Paramount was part one of an ambitious strategy to take on the biggest of Big Media.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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This latest acquisition is key to Brandart’s growth plan to become a leader in the retail installation experience sector, in addition to visual merchandising and packaging.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nordic countries are known for being happy, with high incomes, robust welfare support and easy access to nature.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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These groups and their supporters now have access to the top levers of government, either through official roles in the agency or through the administration’s adoption of their views.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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And speaking of inspirations, Conrad counts our ESSENCE cover star Brandy, who was blasting through speakers upon my entrance into the venue, as a major one.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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Flags featuring students’ smiling faces are hoisted upon the streetlights, merchandise supporting the Armadillos (or Dillos) is for sale at almost every store, and life-size cardboard cutouts of star athletes even flank the entrance to the bank.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Free admission to the gardens during the festival.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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But the dream-school mindset treats admissions as a prize to be won rather than a path to be traveled.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The latest deals include a new adaptation in the Middle East and North Africa region, airing on MBC — spanning 23 territories and reaching over 150 million weekly viewers — and a landmark first entry into Asia, where Nippon TV will bring the show to Japan.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Also, don’t try to block the entry to the nest that’s in a wall or behind shutters because angry yellowjackets can chew through wallboard to escape and emerge indoors, says Crawley.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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From there, Martinez believes the Red Sox are more than knocking on the door in 2026 and beyond.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Schumacher, which was founded by Parisian Frederic Schumacher in 1889 and rose to fame during the Gilded Age, opened its doors in Milan’s upscale Brera district on Tuesday.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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