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
Critics argue that Means doesn't possess the leadership or clinical experience typically expected from the surgeon general, who is regarded as the nation's top doctor.
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NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Nine countries are known to possess nuclear weapons, though exact figures remain classified.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
According to estimates by the Arms Control Association, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Federation of American Scientists, Russia possesses the most nuclear weapons in the world.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In his own secret lair, Vilgefortz learns from Istredd that Ciri possesses a the power to collapse space and time — not only for the Continent, but for other spheres of reality.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Nine countries are known to possess nuclear weapons, though exact figures remain classified.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
According to estimates by the Arms Control Association, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons and the Federation of American Scientists, Russia possesses the most nuclear weapons in the world.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
In his own secret lair, Vilgefortz learns from Istredd that Ciri possesses a the power to collapse space and time — not only for the Continent, but for other spheres of reality.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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The company has pilot programs in Singapore, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, among others.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin now has eight points on the year despite the Capitals’ disappointing start to the 2025-2026 campaign.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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This preform is then heated and stretched, much like molten plastic, to produce thin fibers that retain the same intricate internal structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Starbucks will retain a 40% interest in the joint venture and will continue to own and license the brand and intellectual property to the new entity, the companies said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Grander residences are also available to rent; a few of the 10 are owned by boldface names like Donna Karan.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The shoe brand owned by former Wall Street executive Brady Perrigo since 2020 had begun teasing a few pieces for key customers last year and the strong response prompted him to introduce a full menswear collection for fall.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Avery is very quickly excluded from the suspect pool thanks to the time stamp on a photo of her and her father enjoying dinner together on their own at a local diner.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both ends of the leash will simply enjoy having people pet the therapy dog, chat with the handler, try to calm their nerves before running their big race, and, hopefully, have a significant, measurable feeling of relaxation.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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