as in owns
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possesses
The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.
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Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
If the right party possesses it, trust is granted.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Open-source alternatives shift capability outside any regulated perimeter, and no federal agency yet possesses the evaluation capacity the statute would require.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Building a Treasure Map Helium-3 is an isotope of helium that possesses one fewer neutron than its run-of-the-mill counterpart, helium-4, which is the only other stable helium isotope.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
In the draft, Miami picked up Texas safety Michael Taaffe in the fifth round, and linebacker Kyle Louis possesses versatility to play safety.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
For all the superpowers Anthony Edwards possesses on the court, his pristine physical condition has proven to be the most valuable trait for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA playoffs this year.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Peterson still possesses incredible upside and could eventually be the best player in the upcoming draft.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The state of Florida possesses urban areas that contain multiple roadway segments that include US-19 and US-441, and Orange Blossom Trail and Biscayne Boulevard.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
If the right party possesses it, trust is granted.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Open-source alternatives shift capability outside any regulated perimeter, and no federal agency yet possesses the evaluation capacity the statute would require.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Building a Treasure Map Helium-3 is an isotope of helium that possesses one fewer neutron than its run-of-the-mill counterpart, helium-4, which is the only other stable helium isotope.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
In the draft, Miami picked up Texas safety Michael Taaffe in the fifth round, and linebacker Kyle Louis possesses versatility to play safety.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
For all the superpowers Anthony Edwards possesses on the court, his pristine physical condition has proven to be the most valuable trait for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA playoffs this year.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Peterson still possesses incredible upside and could eventually be the best player in the upcoming draft.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The state of Florida possesses urban areas that contain multiple roadway segments that include US-19 and US-441, and Orange Blossom Trail and Biscayne Boulevard.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possesses
Verb
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The deed is the document that says who owns the property.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Fertitta also owns the Houston Rockets, and the WNBA, which is 42% owned by the NBA, established a pattern of preference toward NBA ownership groups in its expansion process.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The year-round surf breaks—including the fast-barreling tubes of Cloud 9, some 30 minutes from the resort—draw most visitors to the island, and Nay Palad’s team has a Rolodex of pro surf instructors on call to show guests the best waves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Beckham retains a 45% stake in the business after selling the remainder of his commercial empire to Authentic Brands Group.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As part of the acquisition, Sentivo retains the intellectual property of Cielo Estate, including its branding, member base and existing inventory, which will be sold under the Sentivo imprimatur.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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For instance, Charli is a plush purple monkey who enjoys hugging fingers and reacts to movement.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In the almost three decades since, their yard has become a sort of experimentation ground for Paul, who enjoys creating his own hybrids.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Possesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possesses. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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