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
This landed Ellison, who owns more than 40% of shares, at the top of the Forbes Billionaires List, second only to his good friend, Elon Musk.
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Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In any case, The Wren, which Mester co-owns with Rosemary Liss, is most glorious when taken as prescribed.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The video was marketing material for Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3, but the feature is one of many of its kind coming from tech companies that also include Google parent Alphabet and Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Lauren Leichtman, who owns the San Diego Wave, was among those watching that moment.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Becky Adams, who posts to TikTok under the username @coppercoffeeandme, lives in the suburbs and owns a sweet golden retriever called Copper.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The company, which owns Woodford Reserve, Old Forester and Cooper's Craft among other spirits, added a few new stills from Vendome and moved the 1933 one into reserve.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Yu owns Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine in Peoria and Glendale.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Martine Paris, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In any case, The Wren, which Mester co-owns with Rosemary Liss, is most glorious when taken as prescribed.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The video was marketing material for Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3, but the feature is one of many of its kind coming from tech companies that also include Google parent Alphabet and Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Lauren Leichtman, who owns the San Diego Wave, was among those watching that moment.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Becky Adams, who posts to TikTok under the username @coppercoffeeandme, lives in the suburbs and owns a sweet golden retriever called Copper.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The company, which owns Woodford Reserve, Old Forester and Cooper's Craft among other spirits, added a few new stills from Vendome and moved the 1933 one into reserve.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Yu owns Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine in Peoria and Glendale.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owns
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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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,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brian Dunne’s terrific new album Clams Casino possesses that same kind of teleportation magic, albeit with less nostalgia and more melancholy.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes the Essex Hellhound possesses a man.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Governance protects employee attention, retains trust and reinforces strategic communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But hoping to dodge this defense, WB didn't argue that Midjourney retains copies of its images.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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But perhaps, no breakfast dish enjoys a closer relationship with the South than biscuits and gravy.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Known for its iconic beaches and outdoor lifestyle, Sydney enjoys 2,468 hours of sunshine annually, 239 parks, and 368 spas and wellness centers.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Owns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owns. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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