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
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
How to describe the romantic ski weekend montage involving a possessed snowman, in what seems to be an homage to the Wham!
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The film represented an early indication of just how much real potential Farrell possessed.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The best sequences allow for some building of suspense, like the fate of Gautama’s flunky while closing the family shop at night, or an episode when Tika is chased by her possessed mother in their house.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
How to describe the romantic ski weekend montage involving a possessed snowman, in what seems to be an homage to the Wham!
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the film, a young girl (Linda Blair) becomes possessed by a demon and gradually descends into madness.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The film represented an early indication of just how much real potential Farrell possessed.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessed
Adjective
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More aggressive than the Tide, more physical, more composed and clearly better prepared, the Hoosiers showed zero rust after a month-long break after the Big Ten championship game.—
Paul Myerberg,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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But Peggy never forgot her roots; a genre-blending selector with range, she’s known for her energetic but composed sets.—
Kelly Washington,
Refinery29,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The diamond is currently owned by descendants of the Austro-Hungarian royal family, who have finally come forward to share their family secret and reveal how the jewel made it out of Europe.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The previous owner was only interested in selling to a family business, and unfortunately for Château D’Issan partner and general manager Emmanuel Cruse, both neighboring wineries are family-owned as well.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After more than six months of study, Tianwen-2 will leave the asteroid and drop the collected sample down to Earth before heading off to investigate 311P/PanSTARRS, a complicated celestial object that’s part asteroid and part comet.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Dec. 2025
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However, these days, a more collected look is preferred.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With over 20 years of experience, Melissa has helped families transform chaos into calm using compassion, clarity, and proven behavioral strategies.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Peak season is over, meaning the crowds are gone, the water feels calmer, the restaurants are more enjoyable, and the sunsets last just a little bit longer.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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America’s public health report card is in, and New Hampshire has retained its crown as the country’s healthiest state.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dubai retained its clear lead among Gulf real estate markets last year, with buyers spending 541 billion dirhams ($147 billion) on residential property in the emirate in 2025, some 27% more than the year before.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Each of the 119 rooms is spacious and serene, outfitted with deep soaking tubs, Hästens beds, and balconies that open to crisp mountain air.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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The property itself packs in a small kitchen and living area with a wood-burning stove, plus a serene bedroom and laundry room upstairs.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yates subsequently joined the San Diego Padres and enjoyed the longest sustained success of his career before bouncing to Atlanta, Texas and the Dodgers over the past three seasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Possessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessed. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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