as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possess
As a potential trade target, Zegras possesses the ultimate boom-bust profile.
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 May 2025
This comforter is lightweight and cooling but possesses the ability to keep sleepers warm.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Nearly three-quarters of adults age 25 or older living here possess at least a bachelor’s degree.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
As part of his plea, Kemp cannot possess a firearm.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 May 2025
This comforter is lightweight and cooling but possesses the ability to keep sleepers warm.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Nearly three-quarters of adults age 25 or older living here possess at least a bachelor’s degree.
—Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
As part of his plea, Kemp cannot possess a firearm.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
Verb
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Meanwhile, the court claimed Hugh Lovell had no belongings available to confiscate.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Prospective candidates had until May 30 to submit their applications.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Cons Vermiculite can retain too much water for plants that thrive in drier conditions.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Shy Tuttle to retain his job this summer with so many talented players in front of him.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Associations’ assets are all jointly owned by their unit-owner members.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The Qataris brought in Rosewood, a luxury hotel chain that was started in Dallas and is now owned by a Hong Kong conglomerate.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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On warm summer evenings your patio may come alive with the powerful croaking of tree frogs that enjoy the moist and protective habitat of potted succulents.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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