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as in owns
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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2
as in accepts
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 produces
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in deceives
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 undergoes
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 allows
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 bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in holds
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 has
This rare metal has isotopes — atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons and varying stability — known to have nuclei with complex structures and shapes.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Feb. 2026
In the Search, the pivotal structural device of involuntary memory also has a discreet Irish dimension.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Iran has one of the world’s highest execution rates and has previously put multiple protesters to death after periods of large-scale demonstrations and unrest.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.
—arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
In his third pro season out of Boise State, the Homedale High graduate has four receptions for 12 yards and a touchdown.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The plush insole keeps your feet supported for all-day wear, while the rubber sole has traction to stabilize your feet.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Feb. 2026
In the Search, the pivotal structural device of involuntary memory also has a discreet Irish dimension.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Iran has one of the world’s highest execution rates and has previously put multiple protesters to death after periods of large-scale demonstrations and unrest.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.
—arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
In his third pro season out of Boise State, the Homedale High graduate has four receptions for 12 yards and a touchdown.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The plush insole keeps your feet supported for all-day wear, while the rubber sole has traction to stabilize your feet.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for has
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According to several local Las Vegas news outlets, Clark County homeowner records show that an LLC under Zhu’s name owns the property in question in Las Vegas, tying the two instances together.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Musk owns an estimated stake of 43% in SpaceX, compared to his 13% ownership of Tesla.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Planned Parenthood also accepts uninsured patients.—
Renuka Rayasam,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Housemaid, recent ex-con Millie (Sydney Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada, Ohio, produces the footballs for the big game.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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On Air Fest debuted in 2018, and produces festivals in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a statement issued Friday, the commission accused X of using its 'blue checkmark' in a way that deceives users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Beyond this natural system of supply and demand, Bitcoin undergoes a process known as halving in order to regulate token inflow.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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In this aerial image, heavy machinery is visible at the beginning of the demolition of the Atlanta Medical Center as the site undergoes its transformation into a new face of the developing project on Monday, June 30, 2025.—
Ariel Hart,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The governor is targeting a program called 287(g), which allows ICE to authorize state and local law enforcement to carry out some immigration enforcement duties.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Borrower Defense is a discharge program for federal student loans that allows borrowers to request cancellation on the basis of certain forms of school misconduct, such as misrepresenting admissions selectivity or program costs, or lying about graduate earnings and career prospects.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Women's skiing at the Olympics will be held in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where Vonn holds the record of 12 World Cup wins.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Women’s skiing at the Olympics will be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, where Vonn holds the record of 12 World Cup wins.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Has.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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