1
as in to possess
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 to accept
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 to produce
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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4
as in to deceive
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 to allow
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 to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in to hold
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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as in money
a wealthy person
a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots
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Recent Examples of have
Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
And that’s a dangerous quality for a team like the Panthers to have — underdogs, but at home.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Hardy led the way in rushing with 138 yards and a have-to-see-it-to-believe-it touchdown.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, drivers who routinely leave their vehicles on busy streets overnight are naturally more likely to have their cars damaged or stolen.
—Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
And that’s a dangerous quality for a team like the Panthers to have — underdogs, but at home.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Shoppers will buy the must haves for their kids, but the ‘nice-to-haves’ for themselves?
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Hardy led the way in rushing with 138 yards and a have-to-see-it-to-believe-it touchdown.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
Noun
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Cashier Sandra Cornejo said the suspect ordered Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bonta said the money also supports child welfare and foster services, housing stability, job training, food assistance and services for seniors and people with disabilities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both Peter Thiel and David Sacks packed their bags right at the end of 2025, with the PayPal cofounder heading to Florida and the venture capitalist going off to Texas.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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Four entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in their 40s and 50s offer commentary on the day’s tech news, markets, and—increasingly—politics.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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The soft, stretchy pants boast deep pockets for holding your phone, wallet, and favorite plane snacks, while the form-fitting long-sleeve top is even versatile enough to be worn with jeans, trousers, or any other pants in your suitcase.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Need deep pockets or European sizes?—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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