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as in develops
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 earns
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 acquires
As with any time spent with those chasing a high, whether from intoxicants or pheromones, White’s play acquires momentum early on and the sense, when viewed at a distance, of watching something predictable play out.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
In the season finale, Tommy springs into action and acquires the leases to several of his son Cooper’s (Jacob Lofland) wells that struck oil.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
As the son falls out of an old relationship and into a new one, his moodiness acquires a new pathos—seemingly a symptom of the sheer pain of living rather than a response to any single misfortune.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Friddle is hoping another craft brewery acquires the location.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
What Oklahoma State acquires on the line of scrimmage will be most critical.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Swedish firm earns money primarily by charging merchants a small fee to offer its services, and acquires capital via a banking arm that accepts deposits and issues bonds.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
Mount Vernon acquires 45 historic Draper X3 shuttle looms once belonging to the iconic White Oak Plant in Greensboro, North Carolina after Vidalia Mills shuts down.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
Suppose someone is hired to do one job, and then acquires skills that qualify her for another.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
In the season finale, Tommy springs into action and acquires the leases to several of his son Cooper’s (Jacob Lofland) wells that struck oil.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
As the son falls out of an old relationship and into a new one, his moodiness acquires a new pathos—seemingly a symptom of the sheer pain of living rather than a response to any single misfortune.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Friddle is hoping another craft brewery acquires the location.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
What Oklahoma State acquires on the line of scrimmage will be most critical.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Swedish firm earns money primarily by charging merchants a small fee to offer its services, and acquires capital via a banking arm that accepts deposits and issues bonds.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
Mount Vernon acquires 45 historic Draper X3 shuttle looms once belonging to the iconic White Oak Plant in Greensboro, North Carolina after Vidalia Mills shuts down.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
Suppose someone is hired to do one job, and then acquires skills that qualify her for another.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
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That’s a communication disorder that develops when kids don’t have consistent access to a language — whether ASL or English — as babies and toddlers.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Raised on a strict diet of toughness and discipline by his father, Dean arrives with undeniable talent – and an arrogance that quickly earns him enemies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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The sacrifice lands Eun-jae in the hospital, but also earns her Seong-sin’s complete trust and devotion.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mizzou has some big Quad 1 SEC wins, too, including its most recent over A&M.—
Ally Schniepp,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The game has a progressive jackpot that grows until someone wins and in her case, the prize was $768,201, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Before this hearing, a dependency investigator obtains medical records and interviews caregivers, babysitters, relatives, therapists, the kids themselves, and, ideally, the parents.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Details would still need to be finalized if the village obtains the grant.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Viewers of the Peacock feed saw some streaming-specific commercials, too, as that subset of ad slots gains traction — particularly among smaller brands.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Sarah Jackson,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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After Achillia gains victory in the arena and brings triumph to the House of Ashur, Caesar dismisses the agreement that would see Ashur gain favor among the Roman Empire.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t factor in the attention Cade Cunningham garners from defenders, which should generate open looks for Huerter.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The bill would still allow Irvine to complain to authorities if a neighbor’s party gets too loud.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the water boils and the microwave interior gets steamy, your kitchen will fill with the soothing smell.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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