as in accessions
something added to an existing supply
every vacation trip inevitably resulted in new acquisitions to our array of bric-a-brac
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Recent Examples of acquisitions
The deal was negotiated by Jessica Russo, COO productions and acquisitions at VMI and Dan Thunell, head of international sales at Propagate.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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
China’s commerce ministry said at the time that any enterprises engaging in outward investment, technology exports, data transfers and cross-border acquisitions must comply with Chinese law.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu, one of the most impactful trade deadline acquisitions in the NBA this year, led the Wolves with 25 points and nine assists off the bench.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Organic sales, which strip out acquisitions, divestitures and currency, increased 3%.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Pellegrino has integrated 13 acquisitions throughout her career.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Going back to last season, the Ducks have added considerably more than the Oilers, who, outside of blue-liner Jake Walman, have not moved the needle much with their acquisitions.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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
China’s commerce ministry said at the time that any enterprises engaging in outward investment, technology exports, data transfers and cross-border acquisitions must comply with Chinese law.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu, one of the most impactful trade deadline acquisitions in the NBA this year, led the Wolves with 25 points and nine assists off the bench.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Organic sales, which strip out acquisitions, divestitures and currency, increased 3%.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Pellegrino has integrated 13 acquisitions throughout her career.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Going back to last season, the Ducks have added considerably more than the Oilers, who, outside of blue-liner Jake Walman, have not moved the needle much with their acquisitions.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquisitions
accessions
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Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Acquisitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquisitions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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