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
These Tigers, aside from Anderson, didn’t quite possess the star power of the 2023 title team, which placed pitcher Paul Skenes and outfielder Dylan Crews as the Nos. 1 and 2 picks in the MLB Draft.
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 June 2025
Judge James Blanch said in the release order that Gamboa must live with his father and is forbidden from possessing firearms.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
No monarch ever actually possessed a divine touch (or donkey ears), but historical records indicate at least two men with the name Midas oversaw the Phrygian kingdom during the first millennium BCE.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 June 2025
Judge James Blanch said in the release order that Gamboa must live with his father and is forbidden from possessing firearms.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
No monarch ever actually possessed a divine touch (or donkey ears), but historical records indicate at least two men with the name Midas oversaw the Phrygian kingdom during the first millennium BCE.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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With a sateen-weave finish, the sheets and pillowcases have a silky feel and a temperature-regulating design to help sleepers stay cool at night.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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Police determined the male driver of the motorcycle and his juvenile passenger had serious injuries and both were flown out via Lutheran Air for treatment.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Bezos retained 75% of the couple's Amazon stock, in addition to her voting control in the company, as previously reported by USA TODAY.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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LeBron James retains the distinction of being the youngest player in league history to be taken with the top overall pick.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Nearly half of Arizona residents own firearms, according to Everytown Research and Policy.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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All together, Larsson beneficially owns more than 269,000 shares of PVH, valued at more than $19 million.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Book the garden room and enjoy breakfast each morning on your sunny private terrace.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Depending on the season, beach lovers can snorkel, surf, swim with the dolphins or enjoy some whale watching.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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