as in having
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 owning
The Hatfield-McCoy feud is a complex story related the power of owning land when land was the only power, with its own love story at the center.
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Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
In Chicago, owning in today’s market typically costs about $484 more per month than renting.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Shreveport Police spokesman Christopher Bordelon said Elkins was likely prohibited from legally owning firearms because of that conviction.
—Ryan Chandler, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
One of the privileges of owning Wambolts is getting to watch what happens when people slow down and settle into that rhythm.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The merger would create a company owning 265 TV stations across 44 states.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Now, with Trump owning a record that’s measurably worse, the tables have turned.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
That includes a restriction on large institutional investors, defined as those owning 350 or more single-family homes, buying more single-family properties.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
That’s because while there was fun and entertainment to be had, and while it could easily be construed as empowering (there is a real argument to be made there, about women owning their bodies, their sexuality, their presence), the segment also edged toward parody.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
In Chicago, owning in today’s market typically costs about $484 more per month than renting.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Shreveport Police spokesman Christopher Bordelon said Elkins was likely prohibited from legally owning firearms because of that conviction.
—Ryan Chandler, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
One of the privileges of owning Wambolts is getting to watch what happens when people slow down and settle into that rhythm.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The merger would create a company owning 265 TV stations across 44 states.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Now, with Trump owning a record that’s measurably worse, the tables have turned.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
That includes a restriction on large institutional investors, defined as those owning 350 or more single-family homes, buying more single-family properties.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
That’s because while there was fun and entertainment to be had, and while it could easily be construed as empowering (there is a real argument to be made there, about women owning their bodies, their sexuality, their presence), the segment also edged toward parody.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owning
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The other soldier is accused of having contact with a foreign agent, transmitting information to the enemy and other offenses, according to the indictment.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan know that having two solid contributors on cheap deals is vastly superior to having one overpriced guy who is statistically no better than the field.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Machado was arrested on suspicion of 26 charges, including seven murder counts, two counts of making false returns or statements and four counts of possessing an assault weapon, according to Yolo County jail workers.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bill would also increase the personal possession limit for buying and possessing recreational pot from one to two ounces – something the state’s consumers and law enforcement agencies don’t need.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Applying mulch offers several benefits, including retaining soil moisture, reducing soil erosion, insulating roots from fluctuating soil temperatures, and suppressing weeds.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Central Steel site could have been transformed into all of that and more — maybe even retaining some space for light manufacturing.—
Juan Sebastian Arias,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Belltower Green is the city’s urban greenspace and gardens, and is the spot for enjoying summer concerts, seasonal parades, and a splash pad during the warmer months.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Yedlin, a Seattle native, feels at home in the mountains and said his wife and two young children are enjoying the quiet, family-friendly life in Utah.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Owning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owning. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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