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 private equity firm took the place of two investors, RedBird Capital and Madrone Capital, which took ownership stakes in pro teams — football club AC Milan and the NFL’s Denver Broncos — and as such couldn’t own a stake in a sports talent representation firm like Wasserman.
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
In 1975, Zeigler had taken ownership of his family’s furniture store on Dillard Street.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Nixon left office only a few weeks later, setting off a struggle over the ownership of presidential papers.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The existing ownership group included at least 10 people or entities and bought the team in 2012 for $800 million.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
In 1975, Zeigler had taken ownership of his family’s furniture store on Dillard Street.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Nixon left office only a few weeks later, setting off a struggle over the ownership of presidential papers.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The existing ownership group included at least 10 people or entities and bought the team in 2012 for $800 million.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ownership
Noun
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Tyson is an explosive separator with acrobatic body control.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Saugus responded with six runs in the bottom of the third inning to grab firm control of the contest.—
Matt Wagner,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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They have been placed in there for safe keeping.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s the lowest since record-keeping began in 1941.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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Last month, prosecutors dropped all of the charges except for one count each of grand theft, organized scheme to defraud and proprietorship by non-dentists.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beginning this week, there's going to be more of a focus on attracting gifts, money and possessions, Taurus.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Foligno, who threw his body around all game, found himself near the crease on a Wild possession and was in the right spot as Nico Sturm threw a puck at the net.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Stars’ 71 power-play goals ranked first in the NHL in 2025-26, and Johnston’s 27 were the second-most in a single season since the 2004-05 lockout.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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They're driven very much by power, domination, control.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Ownership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ownership. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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