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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
That’s best demonstrated by a novel gameplay mechanic in the form of a camera that Indy acquires from a dissident postman called Ernesto.
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
The buyer sets up a new entity, acquires the assets of the old business, and then gives the seller a piece of that new entity as part of the payment.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That includes support for a federal bill that would require anyone who acquires human bodies and profits off their use to register with the government and provide proof of consent.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
The idea of collecting, or curating, the items a person acquires for their wardrobe, is part of the customer profile of ENCOMMÚN Official.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Specific employee impact would depend on what entity acquires Chrome, how the divestiture is structured and what strategies the new owner implements.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At her side, Amerigo acquires an awareness that leads him to a painful choice that will change his life forever.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
For exhibitions with the Fondation Cartier, artists commit to creating new works, while the foundation ensures production and acquires the final piece.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The question is how an idea acquires such mass.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
The buyer sets up a new entity, acquires the assets of the old business, and then gives the seller a piece of that new entity as part of the payment.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
That includes support for a federal bill that would require anyone who acquires human bodies and profits off their use to register with the government and provide proof of consent.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
The idea of collecting, or curating, the items a person acquires for their wardrobe, is part of the customer profile of ENCOMMÚN Official.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Specific employee impact would depend on what entity acquires Chrome, how the divestiture is structured and what strategies the new owner implements.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At her side, Amerigo acquires an awareness that leads him to a painful choice that will change his life forever.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
For exhibitions with the Fondation Cartier, artists commit to creating new works, while the foundation ensures production and acquires the final piece.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The question is how an idea acquires such mass.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquires
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Fred Battisti develops and executes a companywide leasing strategy as First National Realty Partners' Chief Revenue Officer.Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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One to six months later, secondary syphilis develops, with a rough, bumpy syphilis rash appearing alongside other symptoms like fever.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dylan earns the only two new entries on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this week, though there are quite a few comebacks.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Sapphire Preferred earns more on select streaming services and travel purchases that aren’t flights or hotel bookings.Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Later, when fat tissues are all broken down, the body obtains protein for energy by breaking down muscles and internal organs, namely the liver and intestines, followed by the heart and kidneys.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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They could also be earned if a prisoner obtains a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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But who makes the decision is [with] the coaches and the doctors.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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What makes this different and better are a couple of things.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The film tells the story of a former Hollywood star (Moore) whose career decline lands her in Jane Fonda-style fitness-show territory.Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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