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
When governments possess the architecture to coordinate a comprehensive action, pathogens can be checked.
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Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Human eyes appear to carry a special social meaning that robot eyes do not yet possess for infants.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Yovanny Cruz and Eric Reyzelman, already relievers with the RailRiders, possess 100-mph fastballs as well.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The film is more a study of a player who possesses a certain magnetism, a certain allure.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Human eyes appear to carry a special social meaning that robot eyes do not yet possess for infants.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Yovanny Cruz and Eric Reyzelman, already relievers with the RailRiders, possess 100-mph fastballs as well.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The film is more a study of a player who possesses a certain magnetism, a certain allure.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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For families This is a rather adult hotel, though parents traveling with kids should look into the apartments—the two-bedroom options all have two single beds in the smaller rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Firefighters had to cut open the metal drop box to extinguish the fire, and numerous ballots inside were damaged, some charred beyond recognition.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The appropriations bill signed into law in January 2026 retained the research office, funded NOAA at roughly $6 billion and directed the agency not to close its laboratories.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Historical accounts describe blades capable of retaining sharp edges while remaining unusually resilient.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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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.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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