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
The Dipper's handle must be the bear's long tail, yet bears possess short, stubby tails.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 May 2025
Gerard Martin – 7/10 Filling Balde’s shoes is an unenviable task — few full-backs in Europe possess his attacking skill set.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Learn a Second Language Your infant possesses the innate ability to learn a second language.
—Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 15 May 2025
Kurtis Rourke did a lot for the Hoosiers last season, but Mendoza, a Cal transfer, possesses a higher ceiling.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 May 2025
Gerard Martin – 7/10 Filling Balde’s shoes is an unenviable task — few full-backs in Europe possess his attacking skill set.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Learn a Second Language Your infant possesses the innate ability to learn a second language.
—Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 15 May 2025
Kurtis Rourke did a lot for the Hoosiers last season, but Mendoza, a Cal transfer, possesses a higher ceiling.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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The medications are highly effective at inducing weight loss, and most Americans are overweight or have obesity.—
David Kessler,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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Applicants must have a valid resident sportsman's hunting license or must be a holder of a lifetime sportsman's permit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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All is classified as Extra Virgin, meaning a relatively low temperature was used during production to retain aromas.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Further research is required to ascertain whether the benefits are retained after long-term supplementation and the exact mechanism of action.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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Mark Peters, a 72-year-old retired electrician in Hamilton, Ohio, with whom Rogers lived with briefly, was found dead in a shack owned by Rogers' family in January 1994 in Beattyville, Kentucky.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Two tubes of the East River Tunnel — which Amtrak owns — were flooded and damaged by Hurricane Sandy.—
Gerard Bringmann,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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Visitors can also enjoy a dozen dining options with cuisine inspired by the region, 24 bars, Mariachi performances and shopping from local artisans, according to a news release.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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There are oysters of various species available, and from Thursday to Sunday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, guests can enjoy a selection priced at $1.50, with gaufrettespotato chips, and a selection of red, white, rosé, and sparkling for $10 a glass.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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