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
He's charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and false identification to law enforcement.
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Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
There are the super-Earth worlds that are largely close in size to Earth, without volatile-rich gas envelopes, and the significantly larger mini-Neptune worlds, which possess large gas envelopes, rich in hydrogen and helium, surrounding them.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Senior Logan Posey has been a man possessed through two games, running for 352 yards and four TDs on 37 carries, including 115 yards in a loss to Pine Creek in Week 1.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Zachary Snoderly, 36, is in federal custody facing charges of possessing child pornography.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
There are the super-Earth worlds that are largely close in size to Earth, without volatile-rich gas envelopes, and the significantly larger mini-Neptune worlds, which possess large gas envelopes, rich in hydrogen and helium, surrounding them.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Senior Logan Posey has been a man possessed through two games, running for 352 yards and four TDs on 37 carries, including 115 yards in a loss to Pine Creek in Week 1.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Zachary Snoderly, 36, is in federal custody facing charges of possessing child pornography.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 10 analysts have a hold equivalent rating.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The brands that double down on efforts to retain customers through engagement and personalized experiences stand to win on two fronts–retaining more customers while attracting consumers dissatisfied with their current banking experience.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Always in darkness, PSRs are thought to retain water ice that, if present, could be converted into drinkable water, breathable oxygen and rocket fuel.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This landed Ellison, who owns more than 40% of shares, at the top of the Forbes Billionaires List, second only to his good friend, Elon Musk.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Growing up in southwest Nebraska, Villareal owned a horse aptly named Bronco.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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Microwave ovens, which came along much later, enjoyed more widespread ownership and usage, both above 90%, in spite of urban legends about how microwaves will explode your pets and lower sperm counts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Disneyland or Disney World, there is no theme park, but the resort boasts a mini water park with slides and a lazy river for all ages to enjoy.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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