accessions

noun

Definition of accessionsnext
plural of accession
1
as in acquisitions
something added to an existing supply an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions

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Relevance
2
as in entries
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 Synonyms for accessions
  1. acquisitions
  2. entries
  3. admissions
  4. doors
  5. passports
Noun
  • This year, there has been $10 billion in mergers and acquisitions in the sector, up 163 percent from a year earlier, according to Mergermarket, a data provider.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • What drew me particularly to this job was the combination of film and series acquisitions.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquisitions
Noun
  • This development is driving growth in the whisky sector, which is reflected in the new entries the IWSC is getting.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Fewer superhero franchise entries meant there was more breathing room for other fare.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of entries
Noun
  • As millions of parents and students know, the college admissions process has become increasingly ghastly.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Increasing admissions should be a priority of a state that has experienced its first big population drop in decades.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of admissions
Noun
  • Elsewhere, the main-floor primary suite has a wraparound balcony and slatted wood doors.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The front doors open into a foyer.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of doors
Noun
  • The students have to secure visas, passports and meet medical requirements for overseas travel.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Luckily, Americans can now renew their passports online.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of passports
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