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 Those are notable numbers for Turek in a state dominated by the GOP for the past decade; Turek has an edge among independent voters and a positive favorability rating compared to Hinson, who is viewed more negatively. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The tiebreaker for lottery odds has nothing to do with head-to-head or anything that happened on the field this season. Tim Britton, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear. Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 The Dune star has five older half siblings from her father’s previous relationship. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 Paul Baker actually has no problem dropping out, but voting has already begun. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for has
Verb
  • Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns BNSF, and the railroad is a fierce critic of Vena’s takeover bid for Norfolk Southern.
    John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Eventually, Tyler contacted a friend who owns D&D Bait Shop nearby, where the fish could spend the night in a larger tank with a better aeration system.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At first, the public accepts them at their own level of self-esteem, showering them with wealth.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • While city leaders have broad latitude over the management of their meetings and can eject attendees for disruptions, courts typically reject when the government accepts some viewpoints but rejects others.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As Zai’s doubts about the wedding fester, scratches begin to appear on her legs, apparently the work of the phantom bride, while the menacing of this spirit produces blemishes on her skin.
    Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Malaysia needs 50,000 engineers but produces only 5,000 engineering graduates per year.
    Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 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
  • For the film, Hossain said that Badhon called in her real doctor to inject her during a scene where her character undergoes painful platelet-rich plasma injections.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • While both undergo steps in manufacturing to eliminate potentially harmful microorganisms, liquid infant formula in ready-to-feed bottles undergoes an additional sterility step to become commercially sterile.
    Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That allows the submarine to keep generating power while completely submerged.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Moscatiello allows her 8- and 5-year-old daughters to bike to school with friends.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 9 Sep. 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
  • However, pre-clinical research (not in humans) suggests the peptide holds promise beyond skin health.
    Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The former president, who no longer holds any formal position in government or in Cuba’s Communist Party, rarely appears in public.
    Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Has.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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