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as in adscititious
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as in nonhereditary
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as in developed
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 earned
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 acquired
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
During that time, hospitals acquired more than 8,000 independent physician practices, consolidating local care into expensive hospital networks.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Enjoy results and new skills acquired rather than focusing on the hard work to get there.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Nvidia acquired the Israeli technology company that creates network solutions for data centers and servers in 2020.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks On a more macro level, the game is also the fourth major title published by Bethesda for Xbox after being acquired by Microsoft in 2021.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The National Gallery acquired the piece in 1826.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
And the district’s acquisition of Gladstone Ridge is the second time in the last three years that an institution has acquired a good-sized tract on the east side of Leask Lane in unincorporated Wheaton.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
In the wake of Wordle's phenomenal success—a game that captivated millions and was acquired by The New York Times in early 2022—the paper introduced Connections in 2023.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent thriller Dig Me No Grave was acquired by Buffalo 8 while Spring Lakes was picked up by Gravitas Ventures.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
During that time, hospitals acquired more than 8,000 independent physician practices, consolidating local care into expensive hospital networks.
—Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Enjoy results and new skills acquired rather than focusing on the hard work to get there.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Nvidia acquired the Israeli technology company that creates network solutions for data centers and servers in 2020.
—Kristian Burt, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks On a more macro level, the game is also the fourth major title published by Bethesda for Xbox after being acquired by Microsoft in 2021.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The National Gallery acquired the piece in 1826.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
And the district’s acquisition of Gladstone Ridge is the second time in the last three years that an institution has acquired a good-sized tract on the east side of Leask Lane in unincorporated Wheaton.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
In the wake of Wordle's phenomenal success—a game that captivated millions and was acquired by The New York Times in early 2022—the paper introduced Connections in 2023.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquired
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Resulting from a random, typically nonhereditary genetic mutation, the disease affects about one in every 10,000 live births in the U.S. and can severely impact a person’s mental and physical development, and life span.Amanda Blanco, courant.com, 19 Sep. 2021
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Other research shows that nonhereditary forms can result from other factors, including existing medical conditions and diet, reports Maya Yang of the Guardian.David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2021
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In November, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released study results on a new AI algorithm developed by researchers at the NIH National Library of Medicine and the National Cancer Institute.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That same year, further north from Google’s Mountain View offices, a small startup developed the technology to hail a cab from an app.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brady’s timepieces earned a whopping $4,622,400 in total.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brown occupies a curious position in the vast industry of college football—both at the center of it and incidental to the massive changes wrought by conference realignment.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024
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They were told the migrant crisis wasn’t real — that the problems associated with an unmitigated flow of non-citizens into their towns and cities were anecdotal and incidental.S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
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For over 30 years, Adam has cultivated connections with fisheries and sourced pristine seafood for high-end restaurants, hotels, and country clubs across the tri-state area.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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During this time, the designer cultivated a signature look—body-conscious gowns that were often covered in dazzling crystals and sequins, and punctuated with fabulous feather boas or capes.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Since it was founded in 1997, the luxury skincare brand from Korea has gained a loyal cult following within the skincare space.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Junior quarterback Joshua Suarez passed for 293 yards and four touchdown in the regional final for Palmdale, which faces a tough task on defense going against a team with two running backs who have gained more than 1,500 yards each.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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When values fail to align, problems surface, even in organizations committed to developing leaders through coaching.Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Yet the show somehow manages to add depth to its seemingly surface sartorial choices.Time, Time, 11 Aug. 2023
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In their first season joining a conference, Army (11-1) won the American Athletic Conference this season and took down Tulane in the conference championship game last Saturday, 35-14.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Xavi's successor Hansi Flick, who won the elite European competition with Bayern Munich in 2022, Barca again looks certain to at least make the last 16 without the need to contest a two-legged playoff.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Acquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquired. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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