has

Definition of hasnext
present tense third-person singular of have
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of has Bristol Myers Squibb, or BMS, has a program to make its drugs available in lower-income countries. CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Historically, the ruling party in Nigeria's presidential elections usually has a higher chance of winning when the race features more than one prominent opposition candidate. ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Despite its name, the tennis necklace has nothing to do with the sport itself. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 While this unfolds, Rebecca is trying to carve out some quality time with Matthijs via a quickie in her office that Ted has the bad timing to interrupt. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 Which time-share back has the best chance to break free of his constraints? Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Van Orden, however, has nearly $3 million more cash on hand than his Democratic opponent. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a Front Range grocery store this week has many, many reasons to celebrate – 500,000 reasons before tax, to be exact. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026 The home was built in 1982 and has a living area of 2,310 square feet. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for has
Verb
  • Geoff Wilson, a 2001 UF graduate from Sarasota, owns the only one printed.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox, reportedly sold 40% of Premier League club Liverpool to a consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • But if a later leg of your European jaunt takes you to Austria or Slovenia, that same traveler may discover that a taxi service or local café accepts cash only.
    TD Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sources familiar with the matter said negotiations over a potential plea agreement were ongoing and that nothing is final until Mangione accepts a deal.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The California facility was converted from a former joint venture automobile plant into Tesla’s primary early manufacturing hub and produces multiple models.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Gemini creates a diagnostic quiz, identifies knowledge gaps, and produces shorter lessons around them.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • And in essence, Kris undergoes her transition, venturing from being uncomfortable in her own skin and discovering how to surrender to erotic, sometimes dangerous desires.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The historic jackpot comes as Powerball undergoes its biggest international expansion in years.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • This allows the electrode to use both charge carriers without letting proton reactions interfere with zinc-ion storage.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Priscilla ultimately allows Lucky and John to get off scot-free, believing that Lucky was the only other woman who truly loved her son.
    Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The prospect of a player who can cover both positions holds significant appeal.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink Level 0, just off the urban boardwalk connecting Putney and Hammersmith Bridges, holds the Riverside Market Food Hall.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Has.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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