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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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
The Yankees acquired Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago Cubs this offseason to help replace Juan Soto, after Soto departed in free agency for the New York Mets.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2020, his group acquired ILTI Luce, a historical brand with a strong focus on technical lighting and outdoor solutions.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Last year, human resources software provider Workday acquired AI hiring tool developer HiredScore, and Indeed released a Smart Sourcing tool that can find candidates and draft outreach messages.
—Matthew Kaufman, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
On March 4, the Bears acquired their first new starter for him: guard Jonah Jackson, who previously played for Johnson and the Lions before signing with the Los Angeles Rams.
—Adam Jahns, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2020, his group acquired ILTI Luce, a historical brand with a strong focus on technical lighting and outdoor solutions.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Last year, human resources software provider Workday acquired AI hiring tool developer HiredScore, and Indeed released a Smart Sourcing tool that can find candidates and draft outreach messages.
—Matthew Kaufman, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
On March 4, the Bears acquired their first new starter for him: guard Jonah Jackson, who previously played for Johnson and the Lions before signing with the Los Angeles Rams.
—Adam Jahns, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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Prime Video is developing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, based on the Crane-Iron Pentalogy book series by Wang Dulu.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Samsung Wireless Fast Charge: Samsung developed a Proprietary Power Delivery Extension (PPDE) standard in the early days of Qi to offer higher than 5-watt wireless charging.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
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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The lineup of artists and presenters will be announced in the upcoming months, with fans eligible to earn free tickets by taking action on the Global Citizen app or here.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 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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It must be cultivated with intention and consistency, and often, small steps are required to build it.—
Dr. Jennifer Bryant,
Forbes.com,
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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Many victims reported Crawley used his professional status and charismatic personality to gain trust, create an illusion of financial stability and ultimately exploit those relationships for personal gain, the release states.—
Ron Wood,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune Arnold Palmer, who cooked up the notion of the modern Grand Slam in 1960 — after Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan had achieved it — played the PGA Championship 34 times without winning to complete the slam.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to Klos, all of the last 13 winners have gained at least 18 strokes tee-to-green in their four tournaments prior to winning at Augusta National.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 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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But last July, Haack and Hall, 44, both filed divorce documents in California, citing irreconcilable differences, according to filings obtained by USA TODAY.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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International students are required to obtain visas to enroll and study at colleges around the United States.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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As of Monday afternoon, the fundraiser has garnered over $13,000 of its $20,000 goal.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Massachusetts legislature was not completely inattentive during this time, creating new district courts in Maine and allowing the counties in Maine to vote on the issue several times, with each successive occasion garnering a greater portion of the vote.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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