as in owning
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possessing
Their charges include possessing weapons of mass destruction, possessing explosive devices and threat of terrorism, Fox 13 reported.
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
In April, O’Connor was arrested on separate charges of possessing child pornography and transmitting harmful material to minors.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Federal prosecutors charged Cucul-Bol in May with possessing a false permanent resident card, possessing a false Social Security card, false use of a passport, and making a false statement on a bank application, according to the Department of Justice.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The company’s unique blend of possessing the world’s largest commercial satellite fleet, robust government ties, and growing AI analytics positions it strongly to evolve into a billion-dollar revenue organization.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
She was also ordered to attend a domestic violence abuse program and a monitoring program, and barred from possessing a firearm.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Byrd has prior felony convictions, including for unlawfully possessing a firearm, according to police.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Routh has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction in North Carolina for possessing an explosive device.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
In April, O’Connor was arrested on separate charges of possessing child pornography and transmitting harmful material to minors.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Federal prosecutors charged Cucul-Bol in May with possessing a false permanent resident card, possessing a false Social Security card, false use of a passport, and making a false statement on a bank application, according to the Department of Justice.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The company’s unique blend of possessing the world’s largest commercial satellite fleet, robust government ties, and growing AI analytics positions it strongly to evolve into a billion-dollar revenue organization.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
She was also ordered to attend a domestic violence abuse program and a monitoring program, and barred from possessing a firearm.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Byrd has prior felony convictions, including for unlawfully possessing a firearm, according to police.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Routh has a criminal record, including a 2002 conviction in North Carolina for possessing an explosive device.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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Investors have generally shied away from owning pieces of hedge funds on the other hand, due to the more volatile nature of the business, but with some funds producing steady returns and locking up assets for longer periods of time, Millennium could be starting a trend.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The top reason Americans cite for owning a firearm is personal protection (72 percent), by a wide margin.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Devers, who is starting at first on Saturday, has fared well at first base despite having no experience at the position prior to this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite having a reputation for being at the cutting-edge of technological trends, cash is king in Japan.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For an Indiana group that has high hopes, retaining effective young talent is a must.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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And yet, despite the somewhat shaky premise—retaining the services of an insurance company that isn’t State Farm is like hiring the All About the Bass warbler to oversee your star quarterback’s injury prevention and/or rehabilitation regimen—the spot hasn’t worn out its welcome.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trumps otherwise basked in the royal limelight on Wednesday, visibly enjoying the pomp and ceremony, which included a royal gun salute, carriage procession through Windsor and guard of honor.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The league's punitive new CBA was designed to limit the richest teams from enjoying a significant cash flow advantage over its poorest clubs.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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