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as in to develop
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 to earn
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 acquire
When the film and its cast were announced earlier this year by Neon, which acquired world rights, the announcement went viral.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Under the deal, Entourage will invest up to $50 million in equity over the next three years across a slate of features for See-Saw, recently acquired by Mediawan.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 May 2026
And the 25-year-old, who was acquired for infielder Will Wagner in a trade with the San Diego Padres last year, has been pretty impressive.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Following its buzzy premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Focus Features acquired the $750,000 indie for $15 million, with critics and audiences praising its bold take on supernatural horror.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Under the deal, Entourage will invest up to $50 million in equity over the next three years across a slate of features for See-Saw, recently acquired by Mediawan.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 May 2026
And the 25-year-old, who was acquired for infielder Will Wagner in a trade with the San Diego Padres last year, has been pretty impressive.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Following its buzzy premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Focus Features acquired the $750,000 indie for $15 million, with critics and audiences praising its bold take on supernatural horror.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquire
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Southport, according to its web site, has developed more than 100 affordable and workforce properties nationally since its founding in 1995.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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As the lake was developed, so was the property.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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For the three legs of the Triple Crown, jockeys earn a wide range of sums to wear brand logos on their pants, typically varying from low to mid five-figures.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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The series has since earned GLAAD Media Awards, a Peabody Award win, and 18 Canadian Screen Awards nominations, signaling both its critical acclaim and cultural impact.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Picking a pineapple in Upcountry In the 1960s, Hawaii produced 80 percent of the world’s pineapple—the fruit was synonymous with the state—and on the slopes of Haleakala, Maui Gold Pineapple was queen, cultivating 10,000 acres of the sweetest fruit around.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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In Germany itself, neo-Nazis are gaining ground.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Rookie Gabriela Jaquez scored a team-high 20 points to go with eight rebounds for the Sky, who gained a 40-38 lead just before halftime and never trailed again.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday, stunning the field by avoiding the runoff her rivals had hoped would expose lingering doubts about her ability to win in November.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Doing so will ensure that students don’t just reap the short-term benefits of another academic metric in the college admissions process, but also a potential contribution to their college course requirements, as well.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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These four firms have reaped enormous profits at the expense of Texas cattle ranchers and consumers nationwide.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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In photos obtained by Fox News Digital, Sambora and Locklear were seen walking their daughter down the aisle together.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Officers with the Wyoming Police Department responded to a home in Wyoming, Minnesota, on Monday, May 11, after receiving a 911 call of an assault with a weapon in progress, according to charging documents from the Chisago County Attorney's Office obtained by PEOPLE.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The original short film has garnered almost 5 million views on YouTube since it was published in 2023.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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The stunt became the latest flashpoint in the culture war over girls' sports, garnering millions of views across the internet.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Acquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquire. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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