1
as in acquisitions
something added to an existing supply
an exhibit of the museum's latest accessions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in entries
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accessions
Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accessions
Noun
-
He has been involved in several mergers and acquisitions in this space, acquiring some of his portfolio companies through Icahn Automotive, the automotive-segment business of his conglomerate, Icahn Enterprises.—
-
At Jaeger-LeCoultre, Sauret says, the team’s members work independently to separately evaluate potential acquisitions.—
Noun
-
While most of us have the Notes app on our smartphones and laptops, those entries can easily get lost among countless open tabs.—
-
The other two non-sports entries were NBC’s presentation of the 99th installment of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and ABC/Hulu’s staging of the Oscars.—
Noun
-
Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Noun
-
The timeline of Elordi’s relationship with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli (daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, who were involved in the 2019 college admissions scandal) begins in 2021.—
-
Medicare allows public and private nonprofits of various types to offer PACE programs as a way of preventing nursing home admissions by combining social and medical services, and even transportation to and from day centers where care is often provided.—
Noun
-
January 20 – February 18 You’re allowed to close your doors — not forever, but for the moment.—
-
The installments were supposed to be used for various projects, including a $30,000 payment for windows and doors.—
Noun
-
This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.—
-
They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.—
Noun
-
The northern section of the park is best accessed from the Miami or Everglades City entrances.—
-
Time spent asking additional questions at park entrances could also add to an already understaffed, overburdened agency.—
Noun
-
Furthermore, sometimes passengers get to the gate and don’t have their passports or tickets readily available, which causes even more congestion, slowing the entire boarding process down.—
-
The Kings, or some iteration thereof, had their passports out to mosey through Canadian customs ahead of a back-to-back set.—
Cite this Entry
“Accessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accessions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share