has

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 Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025 Please note that this product is sold without a heatsink, so PC users should double-check whether their motherboard already has one built in, while PS5 users will definitely need one. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025 This two-story tiny home has up to three bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and yes, even a dining and living area. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025 The expectation was that rates could move more decisively on Friday, when the monthly employment report was set for release, but the government shutdown now has that in limbo. Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025 The second planet from the sun has a completely inhospitable surface, with temperatures reaching 863 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius) and a crushing pressure underneath an oppressively thick atmosphere. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025 Bochy is the winningest active manager and has the pedigree. Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 Love now has terms and conditions. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for has
Verb
  • For an artist who now owns her entire catalog, the track lands like a victory lap disguised as a reckoning.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Ryan Svab, who co-owns Hereafter, also bartends at Buzzard’s Roost.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • The school is a part of Milwaukee's School of Choice voucher program, and accepts students from all faiths and backgrounds, but is still rooted in its heritage as an Islamic institution.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • Rivian produces adventure-ready electric vehicles with high power outputs and exceptional ground clearance.
    Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Falchuk executive produces the Netflix series alongside Mikkel Bondesen, David Goldberg and showrunner David Friedman.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 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 case undergoes thorough discovery and courtroom preparation.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Compared to green tea, white tea undergoes minimal processing, so higher levels of catechins and polyphenols are preserved.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill to close a legal loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill that allows the sale of intoxicating hemp products.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The current rule allows each team a chance to possess the ball even if the first team scores a touchdown during the extra period, which is 10 minutes long.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But Robbie, ever the scrappy guy, already sees through the naïve guise and holds the FBI Task Force agent at gun point.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Excess water can wear down the glue that holds the bristles and handle together.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The curse is a vengeful spirit that possesses a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.
    Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Diouf, the summer signing from Slavia Prague, possesses brilliant crossing ability and his creative finery has caught the eye, while Summerville’s unpredictability in possession made Everton’s makeshift full-back Jake O’Brien endure a tough night.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Has.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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