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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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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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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One week after news broke that some district leaders have access to funds that lack public oversight, Jefferson County Board of Education members are considering changes to an agreement that dictates how the money can be spent.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Gutierrez was a long-time advocate for civil rights and educational access, serving in the Arizona Legislature and on the Maricopa County Community College board.—
Maria Polletta,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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There are more monitors similar to this one all over the plant — including directly at the entrance to the employee cafeteria in the area dubbed the Plant Control Center — all with the same information.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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The main gate at Camp Pendleton was reopened Wednesday morning after a five-hour closure prompted by the discovery of a suspicious package near the entrance to the Marine Corps base.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 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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Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Stay indoors, ideally in a basement or interior room—like a bathroom or closet—and keep away from windows and doors.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
28 July 2025
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Over the years, Outdoor Voices had faced numerous financial challenges, internal management rifts, excess inventory that had to be sold at off-price channels, cash flow issues, a revolving door of executives and store closures.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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