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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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as in accepted
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
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as in produced
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
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as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
had a great time at the party had three operations on her leg
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as in allowed
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
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as in bribed
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in held
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
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Recent Examples of had
The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Unlike Brazil, the Philippines has never had a player make a meaningful impact on the professional game, especially on the women’s side.
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Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The man had a gun and refused to drop it when ordered to by police, the sheriff said.
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Yet Gwinnett had no soldier’s training or experience and his election was controversial.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
About 56% of all homes in Italy had air conditioning as of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics, and the country accounts for one-third of all electricity use on air conditioning in the European Union, according to EU data.
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Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Acuff had his biggest game of the year in a double-overtime loss to Alabama, scoring 49 points on 16-of-27 shooting while going 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Unlike Brazil, the Philippines has never had a player make a meaningful impact on the professional game, especially on the women’s side.
—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The man had a gun and refused to drop it when ordered to by police, the sheriff said.
—
Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Yet Gwinnett had no soldier’s training or experience and his election was controversial.
—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
About 56% of all homes in Italy had air conditioning as of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics, and the country accounts for one-third of all electricity use on air conditioning in the European Union, according to EU data.
—
Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Acuff had his biggest game of the year in a double-overtime loss to Alabama, scoring 49 points on 16-of-27 shooting while going 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
The pilot, Captain Bob Smith, tried everything, but had no choice but to land without the front wheels.
—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for had
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The company remains family-owned, with Alice Chen, Roger’s daughter, taking over as chief executive in 2018 and Jonson Chen, Roger’s son, serving as chairman.
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At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown, while emptying trash outside the singer’s Tarzana, California house.
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The company instead accepted a $111-billion takeover by Paramount Skydance, which was approved by the Justice Department earlier this month.
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Repairs are accepted at any licensed shop nationwide, including facilities certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE-certified).
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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Dana, falling in love with Zorro and out of love with Diego, and being deceived by both, is sublimely affecting.
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In nearly half of all scams, 49% of the victims were also deceived into personally sending money to the scammers.
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Investors who have experienced what might be called a contextual failure, a deal that stalled not because the economics changed but because the relationship broke down, will recognize the pattern.
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Like other female inmates in Tennessee and beyond, Sellars experienced strip searches that are more humiliating than what men experience because of their menstrual cycles.
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The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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The team will now be allowed to travel to Seattle two days before the game, allowing for an extra day beyond the 24-hour window given to Team Melli for its first two games.
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In exchange, the indictment said, the bettors bribed Beasley and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated.
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Undercover recordings allegedly captured Owens detailing how public officials could be bribed and how the illicit funds could be laundered through businesses and campaign donations, the outlet reported.
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.
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“Had.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/had. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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