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as in acquisition
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
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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
The New York Times noted that the attack occurred the same day that Ukraine participated in an accession conference with ministers of the European Union, marking a step forward in its effort to join the EU and gain protection against Russia.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
In recent months, Pashinyan has pressed ahead on forging deeper ties with the EU, pursuing a reform agenda aimed at meeting the bloc’s accession criteria and hosting the first EU-Armenia summit last month.
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Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The United Kingdom signed the accession protocol in 2023, and Costa Rica was granted accession in May.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Of that pool, a small but nontrivial number are already medically ineligible under current Department of Defense accession standards.
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Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
In recent months, Pashinyan has pressed ahead on forging deeper ties with the EU, pursuing a reform agenda aimed at meeting the bloc’s accession criteria and hosting the first EU-Armenia summit last month.
—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The United Kingdom signed the accession protocol in 2023, and Costa Rica was granted accession in May.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Of that pool, a small but nontrivial number are already medically ineligible under current Department of Defense accession standards.
—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
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The robot’s halftime appearance comes as Hyundai continues to expand its robotics strategy following its acquisition of a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics.
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Furthermore, the 5-star analyst highlighted the company's focus on a single basin and management's efficient capital allocations across expansion efforts, strategic acquisitions, and share buybacks.
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Those groups also have lower access to drugs that can stop the transmission of HIV.
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New 2026 graduates have the option of selecting the new RAP or tiered standard repayment plans but also have access to existing repayment options until July 2028.
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Line dance at lunch The line inside Boss Hog on Tuesday stretched from the ordering counter to the entrance, which isn’t saying much since, according to Catawba County property records, the entire building is about 1,200 square feet.
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The explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco occurred late Monday.
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Knoebels Amusement Resort, the nation's largest free-admission park, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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The access fee itself has been widely criticized by activists, housing advocates and opposition politicians for not doing enough to ease crowding in the city, while reducing Venice to a tourist attraction by charging admission.
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The two companies have vied to place their products in neonatal intensive care units, which serve as entry points to hospital contracts and the retail market, KFF Health News reported in a March article based largely on records from court cases.
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Cannes Lions reported a significant jump to 40% of entries using AI, indicating agencies are openly embracing the technology.
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DoorDash your groceries to your door DoorDash Pass members get 5% back in credits on pick-up orders and $0 delivery fees.
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When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down.
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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