OWNS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

owns

verb

present tense third-person singular of own

as in has

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 owns Wednesday’s eight-page bankruptcy filing was signed by four members of the Eastland family that owns the nearly 100-year-old Camp Mystic. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 24 June 2026 Nora Alexander, who owns the boutique Noon in Watch Hill, is unsure whether Swift will make an appearance in Rhode Island after her wedding. — Bella Decrescenzo, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Brixton also owns Santee Town Center, El Camino Crossing in Del Mar and Del Mar Plaza. — Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Marco Pacheco, whose family owns the flagship Sip 'n Dip Donuts store on the Bristol parade route, said the 250th anniversary brought more floats than in previous parades. — Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026 Hyundai Motor Company, which owns Boston Dynamics, has sponsored FIFA for 27 years. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 July 2026 According to a report in the Financial Times, Mari Group is in advanced talks with private equity firm Providence, which owns ATG, to acquire the theater group. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 The Carrington Estate owns seven kilometers of private white-sand coastline on the natural Karikari Peninsula, the traditional hunting and gathering grounds of the Ngati Kahu tribe. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The Illinois International Port District, the municipal corporation that owns the port, appears to be trying to stay out of it all, though Local 150 has pushed for the termination of QSL’s lease at the port. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for owns

Verb

Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of has

Verb

The United States possesses the world’s strongest military, most innovative economy, and deepest capital markets.

— Marc Andersen, Fortune, 30 June 2026
While Languedoc possesses remarkable varietal diversity, Legrand is quick to point out that grapes are only the starting point.

— Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of possesses

Verb

Or, the family retains voting control but empowers a world-class professional management team to run daily operations without meddling, as seen at Hyatt or McCormick & Co.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Moreover, despite the faster processing time, the material retains the characteristics required for demanding aerospace applications.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026