1
as in acquisition
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
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2
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
Those include the annexation of swaths of Ukrainian territory, Ukrainian demilitarization and a permanent block on the country's accession to NATO.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Recent bilateral defense agreements with all five Nordic countries and the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, in 2023 and 2024, respectively, have strengthened collective defense in the Arctic.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The King's cousins Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester and Prince Richard's wife, Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester, also stepped out on the terrace of the royal residence and have supported the King at every Trooping since his accession in September 2022.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 2025
Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.
—Djasur Djumaev, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Recent bilateral defense agreements with all five Nordic countries and the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, in 2023 and 2024, respectively, have strengthened collective defense in the Arctic.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The King's cousins Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester and Prince Richard's wife, Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester, also stepped out on the terrace of the royal residence and have supported the King at every Trooping since his accession in September 2022.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 2025
Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.
—Djasur Djumaev, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
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The latest addition came July 14, when the company purchased Casino Salem in New Hampshire for $180 million, giving Churchill Downs a majority acquisition of the site.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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Ruiz described the building acquisition as a homecoming for the Rocketship family, because Stellar Elementary was created in 2017 by former Rocketship founding principal Melissa McGonegle.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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This democratizes access to expertise that was once limited by location or network.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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WisDOT also emphasized that access to local businesses and residences will be maintained.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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From those counts, Drake picks up a record-extending 21st No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart and his 15th leader on the Digital Song Sales survey, while radio results include a No. 36 entrance on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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On the morning of July 11, prosecutors say, Harris sent Muhammad home before her shift ended; Muhammad allegedly later returned to the McDonald’s through the employee entrance, wearing a mask, and stabbed Harris multiple times, per the prosecutor’s office statement.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Numerous displays from various eras of U.S. History will be on the museum grounds, where admission is always free.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Later, over pizza with his parents, the trio discusses uprooting their lives to move east pending Luke’s all-but-certain admission to MIT.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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The footage features a brutal battle (in more ways than one) that informs the coming-of-age sci-fi story to come in what is sure to be an epic new entry in the franchise.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Accessibility: Facilities and select rooms are wheelchair accessible, including a pool entry lift and accommodations for visual and hearing impairments.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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In the video, someone from Lopez’s crew tells a shocked González that the actress and musician is behind the backstage door and the artist presents her canvas and covers her mouth in disbelief.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Seal drafts around windows and doors to keep warmth in.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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