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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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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
Among the Kremlin's demands are the annexation of four Ukrainian regions -- plus the retention of Crimea, which Russia seized in 2014 -- Ukrainian demilitarization and a permanent block on the country's accession to NATO.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 2 June 2025
The accession to the CPTPP of the United Kingdom, now a close strategic partner of Japan, in 2024 should give Japan valuable policy support in its efforts to keep global trade channels open.
—Robert Ward, NPR, 27 May 2025
The European Union Accession Ukraine has been angling for accession to the EU for some time—and the agreement contemplates this.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This effort sparked fierce debate within the United States about whether to permit accession.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 2 June 2025
The accession to the CPTPP of the United Kingdom, now a close strategic partner of Japan, in 2024 should give Japan valuable policy support in its efforts to keep global trade channels open.
—Robert Ward, NPR, 27 May 2025
The European Union Accession Ukraine has been angling for accession to the EU for some time—and the agreement contemplates this.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This effort sparked fierce debate within the United States about whether to permit accession.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accession
Noun
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The acquisition expands Reynolds’ international sports holdings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
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Essentially, the potential new acquisition could battle for leftover minutes with Endrick, who enjoyed little prominence on Ancelotti’s watch at Real Madrid but will probably be reunited with him on international duty for Brazil upon his return from injury.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The task has been made more challenging by the fact that U.S. curbs not only inhibit China’s access to the world’s most advanced chips, but also restrict availing technology vital for creating an AI chip ecosystem.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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In prehistoric times, people of course had no access to such luxuries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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For those coming to the festival on a bike, free bike parking is available on Saturday and Sunday by the festival entrance.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Starting from North Carolina’s entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the drive winds north to Virginia.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
11 June 2025
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For Minogue, the admission to the club follows on from her four recent performances at the venue as part of her global Tension Tour – bringing her final tally to 24.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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While families with financial and social capital can navigate elite admissions and cover soaring costs, others are shut out.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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PwC’s recent executive playbook on agentic AI emphasizes that early adopters of AI set industry benchmarks, gain first-mover advantage, streamline operations, and create barriers to entry through deep integration.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The eighth entry in Tom Cruise’s 29-year-old action franchise has amassed $149 million in North America and $450 million worldwide to date.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Continue reading … -- POLITICS CAGE-SIDE POLITICS – Cheers, boos, and bold takes: UFC fans judge Trump before the cage door closes.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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