obtainment

noun

Definition of obtainmentnext
as in accession
something added to an existing supply moving required that we sort through the mountain of obtainments that comes from living in the same house for 30 years

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  1. accession
  2. acquisition
Noun
  • Since King Charles' accession to the British throne in 2022, Prince William and Kate Middleton have routinely been the first royals to greet visiting dignitaries for state visits.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.
    — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Definition of accession
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  • The robot’s halftime appearance comes as Hyundai continues to expand its robotics strategy following its acquisition of a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Furthermore, the 5-star analyst highlighted the company's focus on a single basin and management's efficient capital allocations across expansion efforts, strategic acquisitions, and share buybacks.
    — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of acquisition
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“Obtainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtainment. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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