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as in owning
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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as in accepting
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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as in producing
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in tricking
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 experiencing
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 allowing
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 bribing
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in holding
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 having
Marisa McMillan, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
Therefore, chemically, at some point in the past, whether on Earth or elsewhere, a metabolism-having, replicating organism emerged, creating an origin point for life.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The Giants’ defense will feel the sting of not having Dexter Lawrence in the middle anymore during this one.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
His excuses ranged from being too cold, to not having his phone or watch on him, to being a chill person who doesn’t like to show up early to the tee.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The family might have been all dressed up but that didn't stop them from having a little fun on the carpet.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
So having the supervised students give their labor follows a historical precedent.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
One lesson in particular was the need for a more streamlined series of tanks that could handle different roles, rather than having so many classes of tanks that were overspecialized.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
This is part of curbing undue corporate influence and having accountable neighbors.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Denver’s top three selections in the draft are at this point set to attend and participate in rookie minicamp on injury protection deals rather than having their actual contracts agreed to.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Noun
Make something soft and face-having, and the human brain will happily anthropomorphize it.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
Therefore, chemically, at some point in the past, whether on Earth or elsewhere, a metabolism-having, replicating organism emerged, creating an origin point for life.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
More about Richard Glossip's case Glossip is accused of having his boss, Barry Van Treese, an Oklahoma City motel owner, killed in 1997 to keep from being fired for embezzlement.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The Giants’ defense will feel the sting of not having Dexter Lawrence in the middle anymore during this one.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
His excuses ranged from being too cold, to not having his phone or watch on him, to being a chill person who doesn’t like to show up early to the tee.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The family might have been all dressed up but that didn't stop them from having a little fun on the carpet.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
So having the supervised students give their labor follows a historical precedent.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
One lesson in particular was the need for a more streamlined series of tanks that could handle different roles, rather than having so many classes of tanks that were overspecialized.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
This is part of curbing undue corporate influence and having accountable neighbors.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Denver’s top three selections in the draft are at this point set to attend and participate in rookie minicamp on injury protection deals rather than having their actual contracts agreed to.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for having
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My hands and fingers, like hers, have learned the territory and just get on with the job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Gentle cleanse with a fragrance-free, non-stripping cleanser (use hands, lukewarm water).—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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Valdez Streaty says buyers in some parts of the country remain more skeptical about the practicality of owning an EV than others.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Now grown-up with disposable income, the original Swatch collector now arrives with spending power, resale fluency and a clear sense that owning the object is only half the reward.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Morningside and Eveningside were accepting of their differences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Sportsbooks, the companies that take bets, shattered records last year, accepting almost $200 billion in wagers, 15 times more than in 2019, according to H2 Gambling Capital, a sports betting data company.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The retailer is known for producing high-end bedding with low-end prices, most of which are thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Anchoring, scarcity and choice architecture aren’t about tricking people.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The church hosts sure love tricking us into eating raw broccoli by serving it up in this creamy pasta salad.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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With several senior players experiencing prolonged dips in form, Mason Greenwood has again been Marseille’s most effective performer, scoring 26 goals in 44 matches across all competitions and being named in the Ligue 1 team of the season.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that about 30 percent of people experiencing chronic homelessness live with a serious mental illness, and nearly half have a co-occurring substance use disorder.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Starter Anthony Kay helped the Sox complete a three-game sweep, allowing two runs over a career-high six-plus innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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If the Jets defense can improve from allowing the second-most points in the league to average, the Jets could flirt with making a playoff bid in 2026.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Under Idaho law, threatening or bribing someone to alter their vote could lead to a citation.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 May 2026
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Another man Wang communicated with, John Chen, was also sentenced to 20 months in prison for acting as an unregistered agent and bribing an IRS agent, prosecutors said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Having.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/having. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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