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as in develops
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 earns
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 acquires
Harper apparently told the Phils he’d welcome shifting back to the outfield if the team acquires another slugger to play first base.
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Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The short begins and ends with them in the recording studio, an image that acquires additional resonance when the child is finally adopted at the end by two old men.
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
For many people in the present, nationalism is the lens through which the past acquires meaning.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
But the layered character study also acquires emotional heft from the fact that Rodgers and Hammerstein would go on to become one of the most celebrated creative teams in musical-theater history, far eclipsing Rodgers and Hart.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
The trust acquires land, promising never to sell it, and offers community benefits like affordable housing in perpetuity.
—Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
The firm develops, manages and acquires properties, and also lends.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
In a public/private partnership, developers invest in the real estate while the city acquires and assists with cleanup and infrastructure.
—Matt Lehman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Under that paradigm, Evo acquires an uncanny knack for divining what sequences are compatible with life and for spinning out useful variations of nature’s molecules.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The short begins and ends with them in the recording studio, an image that acquires additional resonance when the child is finally adopted at the end by two old men.
—Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
For many people in the present, nationalism is the lens through which the past acquires meaning.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
But the layered character study also acquires emotional heft from the fact that Rodgers and Hammerstein would go on to become one of the most celebrated creative teams in musical-theater history, far eclipsing Rodgers and Hart.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
The trust acquires land, promising never to sell it, and offers community benefits like affordable housing in perpetuity.
—Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
The firm develops, manages and acquires properties, and also lends.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
In a public/private partnership, developers invest in the real estate while the city acquires and assists with cleanup and infrastructure.
—Matt Lehman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Under that paradigm, Evo acquires an uncanny knack for divining what sequences are compatible with life and for spinning out useful variations of nature’s molecules.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
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At the very least, Booker would be solid insurance at guard, and best-case scenario, the guard develops into an All-Pro in Miami.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The most common type of uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, which develops in the uterine lining.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
13 Apr. 2025
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Each cleanup earns you cash to upgrade your vessel, unlocking new areas and mechanics in satisfying bursts.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The 20 best Ralph Fiennes movie performances, ranked However, no one obtains the two-thirds majority required to assume the role.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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If a minor obtains materials that meet these standards, the minor’s parent or legal guardian can submit a Request for Reconsideration form.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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Elmo usually makes his appearance near the end of a TV timeout in the third period, just as play is about to resume.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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López’s next turn in the rotation lands Sunday against Detroit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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After being gifted with a wide receiver in Xavier Worthy after a trade up in last year's NFL draft, in this mock, the team somehow lands Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Acquires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquires. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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