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
After equity company Tiny Capital acquired a majority stake in AeroPress in 2021, the portal to the AeroPress multiverse was thrown open.
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Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
In a defense sentencing memo, Gonzalez’s attorney describes her as a gifted and enterprising young woman who acquired a B.S. degree in civil and environmental engineering and architectural design from Stanford in 2015, and was involved in other entrepreneurial activities beyond her drug business.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
By the numbers The Royals dove deeply into Erceg’s analytics before acquiring him.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Once acquired, use it for a personal website that showcases your expertise, portfolio, media mentions and contact information.
—Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
In a defense sentencing memo, Gonzalez’s attorney describes her as a gifted and enterprising young woman who acquired a B.S. degree in civil and environmental engineering and architectural design from Stanford in 2015, and was involved in other entrepreneurial activities beyond her drug business.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
By the numbers The Royals dove deeply into Erceg’s analytics before acquiring him.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Once acquired, use it for a personal website that showcases your expertise, portfolio, media mentions and contact information.
—Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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Lowering these hormones became a critical part of keeping the cancer from developing further.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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To resolve this issue, researchers have been developing new ways to train machine learning algorithms with fewer labels.—
Eloy Geenjaar,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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The film was nominated for Best Picture, earning 10 nominations and winning four.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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And oh yeah, Brazil earned the silver medal in Paris, losing to the USA.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since selling the bulk of its cable and studio assets to Walt Disney Co. in 2019, Fox News’ corporate parent has focused intently on programming that cultivates live viewership.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Iran has cultivated an astonishing intellectual and artistic depth with far fewer resources than many other nations.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Understanding Mars will give us an opportunity to gain such knowledge.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tech-forward companies are reaping early benefits—higher productivity, smarter operations, stronger margins—while slower adopters struggle to convert ambition into outcomes.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Peptide serums have become a mainstay of skin-care routines for their ability to repair and improve skin—but why should your face exclusively reap those rewards?—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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As the deadline for obtaining a Real ID approaches, many Americans are scrambling to secure an appointment, some expressing panic over long delays at state DMVs.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Buzbee submitted new legal documents Monday seeking to have JAY-Z’s suit tossed out of an Alabama court.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, seasonal shades also garnered rave reviews.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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The publicity garnered around Fyre Festival was heightened because its original iteration was heavily backed by Ja Rule.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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