acquired
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The company grew rapidly and was acquired, external by e-commerce firm Snapdeal in 2015 in what was then one of the largest startup acquisitions in the country.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets acquired the 12-year veteran after he spent the past two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Dozens of the 100 largest U.S. accounting firms have either sold an ownership stake to private-equity investors or have been acquired by a firm that has done so since 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Strategy acquired 520 Bitcoin for $34.9 million last week, bringing its total holdings to 847,363 Bitcoin.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
“It doesn’t necessarily mean your son acquired it by kissing.”
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
Vocabulary lists containing acquired
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Evolutionary Biology - Adaptation
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
