ACCESSION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

accession

noun

ik-ˈse-shən

Definition of accession

as in acquisition

something added to an existing supply an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions

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as in access

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 accession Unlike the lavish 2023 coronation held at Westminster Abbey that feted King Charles’ accession to the throne, the ceremony that marks the start of King Haakon’s reign will be much more subdued. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 What’s important is not whether Canada’s accession is realistic or not, but that the conversation is happening at all. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 Following the 2024 Georgian parliamentary elections, Georgian Dream suspended its accession talks with the EU. — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Typically, before a country begins accession negotiations, all 27 member states must unanimously agree to open them. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accession

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Noun

Superhuman was valued at $825 million in 2021, and ultimately acquired by Grammarly in 2025, though the acquisition price was not disclosed.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
In addition to starting its own brands, Red Wagon Ventures will explore acquisitions of family businesses, Cathy said.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of acquisition

Noun

They’re drawn by its floor-to-ceiling windows and Hudson River views, plus the porte-cochere that allows discreet access to $500,000 parking spaces away from paparazzi and nosy neighbors.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
The major change in the room selection is that club level access is now an option which gets guests a dedicated concierge, gourmet culinary and a gorgeous lounge that has a great view of the resort pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of access

Noun

Accessibility Seven king and double/queen accessible rooms are fashioned with private, separate entrances and patios.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Pupils at lycées in Paris and the surrounding region began blocking entrances, and within days similar scenes were reported across the country, from Lille in the north to Marseille in the south.

— Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrance

Noun

The candid admission came while Lambert discussed the emotional process of creating a record with the rising country star.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Her creative efforts for the drive in included a 2020 showing of Willy Wonka and Chocolate Factory where golden tickets were hidden at local Cranford businesses and those that nabbed them earned free admission to the screening.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of admission

Noun

Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Modi's party and the Election Commission say the revision is aimed at removing duplicate and ineligible entries while ensuring eligible voters remain registered.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of entry

Noun

The captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and restrain the attacker.

— SAM MEDNICK, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Inside the cabin, extensive additional sound deadening in the doors, trunk and wheel arches means phone calls and passenger conversations are entirely effortless at highway speeds.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026

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