as in had
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
we own a modest house and an equally modest car
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Recent Examples of owned
Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, downtown-adjacent Brickell is a fintech favorite and home to firms like the hedge fund Citadel, owned by Griffin, one of Miami’s most prominent boosters.
—Matthew Kronsberg, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
That deal remains on track, and the companies have announced a number of projects in other locations, such as one near Detroit owned by Related Digital.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The victim owned several local rental properties, and Williams was directed to help with tenants' deposits, the district attorney's office said.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Related Stories On March 4, Mnuchin’s Liberty Funds entered into an agreement to sell all of the shares owned by them in a private sale transaction for $25 million, per an SEC filing.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Not every Los Angeles address in the Shondaland universe is owned outright.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
The judgment was issued against Digitalbridge Group, formerly known as Colony Capital, and Formation Capital, which owned the facility at the time of Hernandez’s death.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
As part of its investigation, the FBI searched a home in Southwest Ranches in Broward that is owned by an educational consultant who has ties to Carvalho.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, downtown-adjacent Brickell is a fintech favorite and home to firms like the hedge fund Citadel, owned by Griffin, one of Miami’s most prominent boosters.
—Matthew Kronsberg, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
That deal remains on track, and the companies have announced a number of projects in other locations, such as one near Detroit owned by Related Digital.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The victim owned several local rental properties, and Williams was directed to help with tenants' deposits, the district attorney's office said.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Related Stories On March 4, Mnuchin’s Liberty Funds entered into an agreement to sell all of the shares owned by them in a private sale transaction for $25 million, per an SEC filing.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Not every Los Angeles address in the Shondaland universe is owned outright.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
The judgment was issued against Digitalbridge Group, formerly known as Colony Capital, and Formation Capital, which owned the facility at the time of Hernandez’s death.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
As part of its investigation, the FBI searched a home in Southwest Ranches in Broward that is owned by an educational consultant who has ties to Carvalho.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owned
Verb
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Noah Everly had a home run and three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Cooper, who had five sacks among 41 tackles last season, played inside and outside for the Toreros.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The story begins with two teens fleeing into the night where one is killed by her possessed mother.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, an opportunistic host who invites a possessed girl and a child psychologist as his guests for the night in a desperate bid for ratings.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Funds advised by Permira, as well as other existing shareholders including Carlyle, retained a minority investment in the firm.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For most of his time in office, American citizens have enjoyed affordable gas prices, especially compared to the average fuel costs during the Biden administration.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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My family enjoyed a daring dip in the outdoor pool before heating up in the sauna at Allas Pool, a seaside bathing center in the heart of the city.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Owned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owned. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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