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
Membership without full rights on the first day of accession is nothing new - most countries from the 2004 enlargement and later faced long transition periods to achieve, for example, the right of their citizens to work across the bloc.
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Reuters, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted Tbilisi’s accession path to join the EU shortly after taking power, sparking anger from many.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Orban of Hungary, for instance, has vetoed aid to and accession talks with Ukraine and sanctions on Russia at least ten times.
—Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
On a purchasing-power basis, the IMF puts Poland around $55,000 per head in 2025, up dramatically since EU accession.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted Tbilisi’s accession path to join the EU shortly after taking power, sparking anger from many.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Orban of Hungary, for instance, has vetoed aid to and accession talks with Ukraine and sanctions on Russia at least ten times.
—Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2025
On a purchasing-power basis, the IMF puts Poland around $55,000 per head in 2025, up dramatically since EU accession.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
Noun
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The Clippers played without their two key trade deadline acquisitions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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L'Oreal could also be on the acquisition hunt, after raising 3 billion euros for M&A financing towards the end of last year.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Museum members will have two weeks of priority access to the galleries, with general admission beginning May 4.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Could artificial intelligence help people who lack access to legal representation in Georgia’s rural counties?—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lane began to shut the entrance to the apartment building when Payne opened fire.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ephesus, Turkey — The security lines at the entrance move with airport-like efficiency.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The film was produced by Carlos Juarez of Basque Films alongside Guido Rud of Filmsharks and follows Isabel (Maribel Verdu), who moves with her two children into a very Prestigious building that has a very peculiar admission method, but at a very affordable rental fee.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Umurzokov was found deceased near the upper entry door, while Cook was found dead on the floor between the aisles.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The permits were awarded through a lottery style draw that required $5 per entry.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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See video … HARVEY LEVIN – Behavior of alleged suspect in door cam does not align with sophistication of ransom letter.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prior to detaining a person, authorities released security footage showing a masked individual approaching Nancy Guthrie's front door on the morning of her disappearance.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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