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
Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The requirement for Staveley to clarify her intentions is because of the fact that 13 per cent of the shares in Tottenham Hotspur Limited — those not owned by ENIC — are in theory publicly tradable.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
As the film starts, Maria is first met supervising a class trip to the local cider factory owned by local burgher Frank (Sean Gilder), whose daughter Pauline (Nia Brown) is in Maria’s class.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Woodford Reserve, which is owned by the same parent company as Jack—Brown-Forman—took a different route.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Bixi was originally owned by the city of Montreal but losses eventually forced the company into bankruptcy.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
During the Outlaws’ 15-year tenure in the MLL, the team was primarily owned by the Bowlen family and played its home games at the Broncos’ stadium.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Spence was a radical land reformer, believing land should be communally owned (locally, not by the state).
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Sep. 2025
The estate is now privately owned.
—Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The store, owned by Spencer Allen and Tracy Quigley, sells plants, hydroponics kits, vintage books, and handmade items.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The requirement for Staveley to clarify her intentions is because of the fact that 13 per cent of the shares in Tottenham Hotspur Limited — those not owned by ENIC — are in theory publicly tradable.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
As the film starts, Maria is first met supervising a class trip to the local cider factory owned by local burgher Frank (Sean Gilder), whose daughter Pauline (Nia Brown) is in Maria’s class.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Woodford Reserve, which is owned by the same parent company as Jack—Brown-Forman—took a different route.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Bixi was originally owned by the city of Montreal but losses eventually forced the company into bankruptcy.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
During the Outlaws’ 15-year tenure in the MLL, the team was primarily owned by the Bowlen family and played its home games at the Broncos’ stadium.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Spence was a radical land reformer, believing land should be communally owned (locally, not by the state).
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Sep. 2025
The estate is now privately owned.
—Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owned
Verb
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And the new role had a different sort of perk, in the form of compensation.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Kraft ran Harris over, rumbled to the 7-yard line and two plays later Josh Jacobs had a 2-yard TD run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The other is later on in the movie as Judy, who shows signs of clairvoyance and a connection to the supernatural like her mom, becomes possessed by the entity haunting the Smurls.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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So is the demon that possessed David Glatzel, Jessica, and Arne Johnson the same demon that possesses Annabelle?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Canales retained Evero in 2024 with the thought that the defensive coordinator would essentially be the head coach of the defense.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fixed and variable factory labor is carefully managed, with core labor retained full-time and trade labor flexed as needed.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The enticing breakfast spread includes French toast, eggs, and oatmeal and can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the patio.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI and the Big Tech players have enjoyed a good head start with their respective foundation AI models, while Beijing has long considered AI a strategic priority.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Owned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owned. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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