OWNERSHIP Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

ownership

noun

Definition of ownership

as in control

the state or fact of owning something Home ownership is on the rise in this country. The café is now under new ownership.

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Recent Examples of ownership The merger closing will likely trigger more voluntary departures as many WBD executives had been waiting to cash out stock options post-transaction, no longer bound by contracts that typically provide a way out in case of change of ownership. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 Walker helped seal Landmark’s sale to Kinepolis in 2017, while continuing to run the company under Kinepolis’ public ownership. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 Guess acquired the brand’s operating assets, while Guess and WHP took joint ownership of its IP. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Transfer limits may leave the purchaser holding the security, which can preserve the ownership condition for rescission. — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ownership

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Noun

In fact, a 2025 study found that 28 percent of people with telogen effluvium had reduced ferritin levels, while no one in the control group had a deficiency.

— Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Also remember that anytime suspension components such as lower control arms are replaced, a wheel alignment should be performed afterward to ensure proper tire wear and handling.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of control

Noun

Though 2026 has been the 15th driest year in Central Florida since record-keeping began over a century ago, regular and sometimes heavy afternoon downpours this month have provided good conditions for Aedes aegypti.

— Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Such record-keeping might be expected to generate resentment among party cadres, but the process is designed to spread the blame and thus insulate Beijing from any backlash.

— ANDREW MERTHA, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of keeping

Noun

Those colours, as worn by Newton Heath — the club formed in 1878 who became Manchester United in 1902 — would become a symbol of the fight against the Glazers’ proprietorship.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The New York Times described its methodology for producing the list, which started with selecting the criteria against which stores would be judged, including inventory, curation, proprietorship, customer service, ambience, location and payoff.

— Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025

Definition of proprietorship

Noun

The Red Raiders have been stellar on defense, blanking three opponents and allowing just six points entering last week’s 42-35 win over Cary-Grove that wasn’t decided until the final possession.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
But Awak Kuier and Bueckers made 3-pointers on Dallas’ next two possessions to pull away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of possession

Noun

This time, the TPLF appears to have mobilized widely, bringing together former foes in its stated goal of removing Abiy from power in Addis Ababa, the federal capital.

— SAMUEL GETACHEW, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Traditional wireless systems present challenges for very small implants because their antennas and power requirements can increase device size.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

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