Synonyms of acquisition

acquisition

noun

ˌa-kwə-ˈzi-shən 

as in accession

something added to an existing supply

every vacation trip inevitably resulted in new acquisitions to our array of bric-a-brac

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accession
• obtainment
• accomplishment
• attainment
• acquirement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acquisition

The acquisition greatly expanded Sunkyong’s energy business and helped establish it as one of the country’s largest conglomerates. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

The acquisition of running back Kenneth Walker III has opened the attack; quarterback Patrick Mahomes is playing at an MVP level; and tight end Travis Kelce has apparently dipped a toe into the fountain of youth. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

The company’s responsibilities have included negotiating acquisitions, structuring deals, ensuring project appraisals are completed and collaborating with the state agency that Bell leads. — Rob Davis, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026

Legacy is the 20-year-old enterprise that grew through acquisition and never finished integrating. — Shweta Gummidipudi, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026