acquisitions

NOUN

obtaining or receiving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addition gain procurement purchase recovery

STRONG

accretion achievement acquirement acquiring attainment buy learning obtainment possession prize property pursuit redemption retrieval salvage winning

WEAK

gaining procuration procuring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

loss

STRONG

failure forfeit surrender

WEAK

dearth lack need want

NOUN

something obtained, received

Synonyms

STRONGEST

donation earnings gain profit return

STRONG

accomplishment achievement allowance annuity award benefit bonus commission dividend fortune gift grant income increment inheritance net premium prize proceeds remuneration reward riches salary security wages wealth winnings

Antonyms

STRONGEST

debt loss

STRONG

defeat failure forfeit misfortune penalty poverty punishment

WEAK

dearth lack need want

Example Sentences

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Many analysts say the move to separate the companies is seen as a precursor to further mergers and acquisitions, although Comcast executives have denied that was a driving force behind their decision.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

ViaSat’s 68 megahertz of global L-band spectrum is valued at $15 billion by analysts, making it a unique asset after recent acquisitions.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Many analysts say the move to separate the companies is seen as a precursor to further mergers and acquisitions, although Comcast executives have denied that was a driving force behind their decision.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

He initially tapped the company’s cash on hand to fund its first bitcoin acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

With a handshake, Durant gave Howard sole distributorship of Buick as well as GM’s new acquisitions, National and Oldsmobile, for all of the western United States.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand