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
Building community through art Chris Goode, a community leader who owns of Ruby Jean’s Juicery next door, said Wharry’s studio represents the kind of investment that can continue to matter after the World Cup ends.
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Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Bari Weiss directed the housecleaning at the newsmagazine last week, and Nick Bilton signed the letter telling Scott Pelley he was fired on Tuesday night, but the Paramount CEO owns the decisions and the disconcerting fallout.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The sculptural heels feature a dramatic hourglass heel and strappy upper — Lipa owns a shiny Lavender Blonde shade of the style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
For example, if mom's alive but incapacitated, the heir legally owns nothing and has zero rights to manage the house.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Shader also owns an insurance agency.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Kenjura said neighborhood homeowners’ associations can adopt rules to limit the use of electric mobility devices, but only if the HOA owns and maintains the streets and sidewalks.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Sánchez owns the longest scoreless streak in Phillies history — since at least 1893, when the current mound distance was set — and probably even before that.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Orel Hershiser owns the MLB scoreless inning streak record at 59 innings, set in 1988.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Bari Weiss directed the housecleaning at the newsmagazine last week, and Nick Bilton signed the letter telling Scott Pelley he was fired on Tuesday night, but the Paramount CEO owns the decisions and the disconcerting fallout.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The sculptural heels feature a dramatic hourglass heel and strappy upper — Lipa owns a shiny Lavender Blonde shade of the style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
For example, if mom's alive but incapacitated, the heir legally owns nothing and has zero rights to manage the house.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Shader also owns an insurance agency.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Kenjura said neighborhood homeowners’ associations can adopt rules to limit the use of electric mobility devices, but only if the HOA owns and maintains the streets and sidewalks.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Sánchez owns the longest scoreless streak in Phillies history — since at least 1893, when the current mound distance was set — and probably even before that.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Orel Hershiser owns the MLB scoreless inning streak record at 59 innings, set in 1988.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owns
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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But if everyone possesses the same technological advantage, technical proficiency alone will no longer distinguish students.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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FNPPs leverage shipyard capacity and regulatory expertise, with approximately 75% of total value added associated with the Balance of Plant—areas where the Greek maritime-industrial base already possesses relevant capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The 700 Sky retains the same sporty spirit, of course, with a sleek, lightweight hull and a beastly powertrain ensuring exhilarating performance.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The aircraft retains the fighting capability of the Gripen E variant and can also be used for training.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Jake, who previously interned at amNewYork, enjoys telling sports stories with a human-interest element and incorporating video within his coverage.—
Molly Fellin Spence,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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Nobody enjoys being randomly summoned into your post about the Top 37 Visionary Thought Leaders Changing Synergy in Healthcare.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Owns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owns. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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