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 Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns BNSF, and the railroad is a fierce critic of Vena’s takeover bid for Norfolk Southern. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Eventually, Tyler contacted a friend who owns D&D Bait Shop nearby, where the fish could spend the night in a larger tank with a better aeration system. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Now, Moffitt owns and operates two brick-and-mortar Moon Shots Super Food Cafes, his Guilford location opening in 2023, and a second location in Branford that opened six months ago. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Kathryn Bedell, a veterinarian who owns a small ranch near Grand Junction, sells her beef directly to customers. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Technology often succeeds at identifying a problem while failing to establish who owns what happens next. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026 Nevada’s Trevor Insley owns the FBS season receiving yardage record with 2060, set in 1998. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 Berkshire now owns more than 10 percent of each of the top five. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 Requests for comment were sent to the Red Sox and Audacy, which owns WEEI, but were not immediately returned. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for owns

Verb

The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The Dune star has five older half siblings from her father’s previous relationship.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of has

Verb

That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
The rock retains water, allowing roots to seek out moisture during the dry summer months.

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of retains

Verb

Billups, executive director of the central region for Boeing space advocacy and global engagement, enjoys visiting the John Will Anderson Boys & Girls Club in Gary every year.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
The first to roll up his sleeves to lend a hand, Josiah also enjoys flipping through one of his treasured books.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026