1
as in to develop
to come to have gradually
from years of working two jobs, he has acquired the ability to get by on only a few hours of sleep a day
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2
as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
acquired a reputation for always arriving at his friends' house just as they were sitting down to dinner
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Recent Examples of acquire
Following its shut down, which began on Feb. 24, Technicolor Games was acquired by global language translation and AI tech business Transperfect.
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Last week, it was acquired by PepsiCo (notably a soda company) for just under $2 billion.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
If the team is pushing for a wildcard spot this year, or even the AL East title, going out and acquiring him should be a no-brainer.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The Digest Endeavor, the parent company of Frieze, was acquired by the private firm Silver Lake Partners at an equity value of $13 billion.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Last week, it was acquired by PepsiCo (notably a soda company) for just under $2 billion.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
If the team is pushing for a wildcard spot this year, or even the AL East title, going out and acquiring him should be a no-brainer.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The Digest Endeavor, the parent company of Frieze, was acquired by the private firm Silver Lake Partners at an equity value of $13 billion.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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The Palm Royale star isn’t the only one who tuned into Bravo while developing their White Lotus character.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, if the drywall develops large vertical, horizontal, or diagonal cracks, this is a sign that the foundation is unstable.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the past, fighters earned points in two regular-season bouts, with the highest point earners moving onto the playoffs.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Yet Mayer was left off the roster while Kristian Campbell earned a spot despite struggling for much of spring.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, Severance champions the idea that merging professional roles with personal identity is key to cultivating authentic leadership.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bezos has also been careful to cultivate social and financial ties with his family.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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As Spanish films and series gain global traction, Cobeaga acknowledges the expanding opportunities for storytellers.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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The iPhone maker is used to grappling with a challenging market in China – particularly as domestic tech brands gain more traction in the country.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Olympic Heights, which finished in fifth place in both 2023 and 2024, won the Class 2A Large Non-Tumbling Division.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Maryland had won the previous two meetings with Florida but dropped to 2-3 in the all-time series.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Captains and seamen alike reaped the benefits of having these scientists on board with them.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Fowler said the water rights were obtained in the late 1970s and never used to their potential.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Education (ED) has announced plans to lay off more than 1,300 employees, while the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning a reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs, according to an internal memo obtained by the AP this month.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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That resolution garnered support from public speakers, with many pushing for density and less parking than planned.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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The March 18 Trump post on Truth Social for Boasberg and other judges to face impeachment garnered a rare public rebuke from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who said appealing decisions rather than impeaching judges was the right way to deal with losing in court.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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