1
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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3
as in produces
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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4
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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5
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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7
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
Every company in the Fortune 500 Europe top 10 has roots from before the Second World War.
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Adam Gale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Besides being one of the best ways to stay warm, puffer jackets are also unbelievably packable, much like this Eddie Bauer down jacket that has insulation for chilly days but can be folded or rolled to practically half its size.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
The dress has an A-line silhouette with a skater skirt that falls around the knees (depending on your height, of course).
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Sylvester Stallone has an unexpected pick for which of his films shouldn't be sentenced to cryo-prison.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Here’s hoping that this cast of outsiders has just as many adventures ahead of it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
China’s Seafaring History (Smithsonian Magazine) by Sean Kingsley China has a history of maritime trade extending to West Africa, the Mediterranean, and much of Asia that goes back to the first millennium.
—JSTOR Daily, 29 Oct. 2025
Narrative has a seemingly relentless, ungovernable momentum, but humans retain a control over war stories that does not extend to war itself.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Adam Gale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Besides being one of the best ways to stay warm, puffer jackets are also unbelievably packable, much like this Eddie Bauer down jacket that has insulation for chilly days but can be folded or rolled to practically half its size.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
The dress has an A-line silhouette with a skater skirt that falls around the knees (depending on your height, of course).
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Sylvester Stallone has an unexpected pick for which of his films shouldn't be sentenced to cryo-prison.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Here’s hoping that this cast of outsiders has just as many adventures ahead of it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
China’s Seafaring History (Smithsonian Magazine) by Sean Kingsley China has a history of maritime trade extending to West Africa, the Mediterranean, and much of Asia that goes back to the first millennium.
—JSTOR Daily, 29 Oct. 2025
Narrative has a seemingly relentless, ungovernable momentum, but humans retain a control over war stories that does not extend to war itself.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for has
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David Ellison owns Skydance Media, and the company has expressed interest in shifting CBS News to produce apolitical content, per NPR.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The attorney for Waterfront Construction, the Miami company that owns the tug and barge that hit the sailboat, said the sailboat crossed paths with the much larger, hard-to-maneuver barge.—
David Goodhue
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Matty also accepts an apology from Olympia, who feels bad about baiting her (and then recording her).—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Series 1 offers both manual shot pulling, full of data on flow rate, water temperature, and the like, as well as one-button auto brewing that still produces cafe-quality espresso.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition to starring, Sennott executive produces and directs.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 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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Each batch undergoes multiple safety checks, including microbial testing, water quality analysis, and detailed sanitation audits.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The production interruption comes as Nissan undergoes global restructuring to reduce operating expenses and boost sales.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Book Now Como Parrot Cay is part of Comoclub, a loyalty program that allows travelers to accumulate credits to use toward future stays.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cumrige Self-Cleaning Litter Box This self-cleaning litter box allows cats (up to 33 pounds) to do their business in private.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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Polls show Sherrill in a tight race in New Jersey, while Spanberger holds a lead in Virginia.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Broncos defensive tackle Eyioma Uwazurike was given a year-long suspension in 2023 by the NFL for betting on games, and the team holds presentations on gambling every season, head coach Sean Payton said Friday.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Has.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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