acquisitions

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obtaining or receiving n.
something obtained, received n.

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

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acquisitions

Disney would go on to run a similar playbook with its acquisitions of Marvel and Lucasfilm—financing large portions of those deals with stock, then buying back shares with ESPN-funded cash flow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

The purchase marks a triumph in the sports realm for Iger, whose strategic moves and bold acquisitions made Disney the envy of the entertainment world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

The Canadian company’s revenue rose 17% to $3.34 billion, driven by growth from acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

PIK and acquisitions made by Medallia contributed to its debt rising.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

I was interviewing for a paralegal position in the mergers and acquisitions department of a prestigious multi-national corporate law firm.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad