1
as in acquisitions
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
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2
as in entries
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 accessions
Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessions
Noun
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The deal was negotiated by Jessica Russo, COO productions and acquisitions at VMI and Dan Thunell, head of international sales at Propagate.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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So rather than try to force the issue, the Jets and Browns both made savvy acquisitions on offense that should support their eventual solutions at quarterback.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plans to build that economy around a unique LegacyCoin had been scrapped in favor of a complex system where players used Gems (earned in-game or purchased directly from Gala with crypto or dollars) to purchase entries in design popularity contests that ran almost continuously.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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All entries are judged on appearance, taste and texture, and if a tiebreaker is necessary, the brisket is the deciding factor.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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During his tenure, Stanford became the top fundraising school in the nation, the first to exceed $1 billion in a year, and Hennessy oversaw the construction of more than 70 new buildings; the university’s reputation skyrocketed, and its admissions rate dropped by 70 percent.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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If a hospital got too full, the admitting office canceled elective admissions.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Canoe Place has eliminated single-use plastics on the property, uses bamboo room keys and refillable bath amenities, and employs energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems; EV charging ports are available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store on Saturday morning and pistol-whipping one of their female employees, taking her wallet and keys.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Disney did a good job of shepherding the family and their friends through back-door entrances to many attractions, the Sentinel reported back then.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Now, TikTokers are reporting that the front-door handles have been removed and the entrances have been barricaded.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The agency did not state how many of the special-edition passports will be released.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rosenberg with Oakland Privacy suggested that the state might be better off opting out of the Real ID system than sharing information about its license holders, noting that more than 60 percent of Californians already have passports.—
Sacramento Bee contributor,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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