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
Consent of the owning party is a cardinal rule that Fina didn't follow.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
The Hawley-Peters Senate bill, branded the HONEST Act, would prohibit lawmakers, their spouses, and dependents from owning or trading individual stocks, with a 180-day deadline to sell off any holdings.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Both men have plenty of NFL experience, with Carroll having served as Seattle Seahawks coach from 2010 through 2023 and Kelly owning a variety of jobs throughout his professional tenure.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The result is that for the first time in decades, renting is far cheaper than owning.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
He was also served with a Gun Violence Restraining Order, which prevents him from owning firearms.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
The retro design looks straight out of a rock ‘n’ roll history book, which is half the fun of owning it.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Emerick saw the Tower Theatre up for sale, and was intrigued by the idea of owning it.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Those who don’t have Russian documents face the daily threat of arrest and deportation to Russia, have no right to work, no access to even the most basic health services or pensions and are barred from owning property.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
The Hawley-Peters Senate bill, branded the HONEST Act, would prohibit lawmakers, their spouses, and dependents from owning or trading individual stocks, with a 180-day deadline to sell off any holdings.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Both men have plenty of NFL experience, with Carroll having served as Seattle Seahawks coach from 2010 through 2023 and Kelly owning a variety of jobs throughout his professional tenure.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The result is that for the first time in decades, renting is far cheaper than owning.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
He was also served with a Gun Violence Restraining Order, which prevents him from owning firearms.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
The retro design looks straight out of a rock ‘n’ roll history book, which is half the fun of owning it.
—PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2025
Emerick saw the Tower Theatre up for sale, and was intrigued by the idea of owning it.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Those who don’t have Russian documents face the daily threat of arrest and deportation to Russia, have no right to work, no access to even the most basic health services or pensions and are barred from owning property.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owning
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Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite having iconic roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, this is Howard's first-ever Emmy nomination for acting.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Routh has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction in North Carolina for possessing an explosive device.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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The plot revolves around Raven’s father, the demon known as Trigon, and his efforts to take over Earth and reclaim his daughter by possessing the members of the League.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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In New York, Alcaraz turned up the volume and speed, hitting 42 winners in the final - double that of his opponent - while retaining full control and focus.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The football landscape has changed 20 years on, and 10 new signings show United wanted to change the squad, but there is evident faith in retaining the nucleus of Farke’s 2025 centurions.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Season three finds former British spy Sylvia Fox, played by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, mentally and physically recovered from her abduction at the end Season 2 and back to enjoying her life in Italy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Owning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owning. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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