as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
remarkably poised and possessed in the midst of all the turmoil
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possessed
Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
As possessed people speak in foreign tongues and violence rises, Ahmed fears regaining memory, while the disciple fears his master’s decline may unleash an ancient evil.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Elaine Sciolino, Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
Confusion has often reigned over the power Walz possessed and could have used to direct the stoppage of the payments sooner.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The Nun pops out of a wall, a demon appears on a bed, crosses start to spin, a possessed figure scampers across the ceiling and a man with an axe cornered me in a random closet.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
As possessed people speak in foreign tongues and violence rises, Ahmed fears regaining memory, while the disciple fears his master’s decline may unleash an ancient evil.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
But had history turned out differently, Iran’s Islamic Republic could have possessed a vast arsenal of advanced long-range ballistic missiles armed with nuclear warheads, able to strike targets hundreds of miles away.
—Elaine Sciolino, Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
Confusion has often reigned over the power Walz possessed and could have used to direct the stoppage of the payments sooner.
—Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessed
Adjective
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alokozay's extended family owned three properties in the area.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Richard Anderson, petitioner of the annexation request, said the property, owned by Hobart Property Holdings LLC, will be earmarked for industrial use.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Start with a high-quality anchor piece, then layer in vintage accents that make the patio feel collected and personal.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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The robot will vacuum oil from the water’s surface, return to its base station to discharge the collected oil, and then redeploy to the spill site.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The military had recourse to Claude via a drop-down menu in a workflow package, the Maven Smart System, which gathers, synthesizes, and streamlines intelligence.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Shari Nijman, a UNCHR communication officer in Cox’s Bazar, said Wednesday that the agency had no other updates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The feature is set in British Columbia, largely in the span of a summer during the nineteen-nineties, in a calm residential suburb on the ruggedly alluring Vancouver Island.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ongoing impact of doxing Although Sheikali retained his job and certification, the campaign's impact is not over.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Throughout her time in public life, Dhillon has retained that posture of elite dissent.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The studio successfully created sophisticated spaces of serene minimalism, using rich natural materials like marble and oak wood which is best showcased in the generous bedrooms and the wellness area complete with an indoor pool.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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For families Teenagers 13 and up are welcome to join their families, but a child-free policy keeps the hotel a serene haven for soul searching.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The talk was also enjoyed by non-Jewish residents of Eskaton such as Bert Donlon.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Survivors and teens from B’nai Torah’s Mirochnick Religious School enjoyed a special breakfast followed by a procession of the survivors, liberators and their descendants.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Possessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessed. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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