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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
Following Queen Elizabeth’s death in September 2022 and King Charles’ accession to the throne, both Lilibet and her older brother Archie, 5, officially became prince and princess.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 12 Jan. 2025
In Georgia, Putin has linked up with the billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, whose political party, Georgian Dream, has undermined democratic institutions and suspended the country’s accession talks with the European Union for four years.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Ukraine’s accession to the EU and NATO would include a comparable commitment on Kyiv’s part.
—Stephen Hadley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2025
Allies have been cool on -- or outright opposed to -- Ukraine's ambition for rapid NATO accession and subsequent protection under the bloc's Article 5 collective defense clause.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
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This move comes shortly after Celsius’ acquisition of Alani Nu for $1.65 billion.—
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The Canadiens’ acquisition of Carrier on Dec. 18 for Justin Barron dramatically changed their season — Montreal has a 21-11-6 record since the trade and its .632 points percentage over that span is fifth in the NHL.—
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Throughout the night, Booker read letters from constituents worried about losing access to affordable health care, emphasizing that these concerns were not abstract but deeply personal for millions of people.—
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They are denied access to reading materials, including even letters from friends or family.—
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The Minecraft actor and Tenacious D rocker, 55, made his grand entrance on Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show by walking through the studio audience while shredding on a pixelated guitar.—
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As a commercial vehicle product, Telsa has been deeply politicized since Musk’s entrance into American politics, as some liberals withdrew product support, Republicans conveniently embraced Telsa.—
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In Sweatt, a Black man was denied admission to the University of Texas Law School solely because of his race.—
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Those concessions touched on several areas, including admissions, academic organization and oversight, student disciplinary procedures, faculty search processes, campus safety, and definitions of antisemitism.—
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Upon entering the white wood-sided and brick structure, an entry foyer immediately reveals river and marsh vistas.—
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Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism by doubling its entry fee this summer.—
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Jordan’s parents have described their family life as the kids were growing up with an emphasis on constantly being out of doors.—
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Neighbors exchange seeds, fix each other’s chicken coops and feed each other’s children who wander up to the door for a snack.—
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“Accession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accession. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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