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
Smothers is also charged with possessing contraband, a cell phone, in his prison cell.
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Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Mehrzad Asadi Eidivand, an Iranian national, was accused of possessing firearms and ammunition while being in the United States unlawfully.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Like a ghost possessing my body.
—Zosia Mamet, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
All of this is part of the exorbitant privilege associated with possessing the world’s premier currency.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
In June 2012, the USADA accused Armstrong of using, possessing and trafficking PEDs and covering up doping violations.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
While searching the Osundairo brothers’ home, police found guns, which Ola, who has a felony conviction, was prohibited from possessing.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Role to serve as straw purchaser Meanwhile, Manning pleaded guilty in April to one count of conspiracy to illegally traffic firearms by agreeing to sell guns to people prohibited from possessing them under federal law.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Known for embracing innovation and possessing an acute strategic vision, Helen has consistently demonstrated her ability to inspire and lead first-class teams.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Mehrzad Asadi Eidivand, an Iranian national, was accused of possessing firearms and ammunition while being in the United States unlawfully.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Like a ghost possessing my body.
—Zosia Mamet, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
All of this is part of the exorbitant privilege associated with possessing the world’s premier currency.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
In June 2012, the USADA accused Armstrong of using, possessing and trafficking PEDs and covering up doping violations.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
While searching the Osundairo brothers’ home, police found guns, which Ola, who has a felony conviction, was prohibited from possessing.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Role to serve as straw purchaser Meanwhile, Manning pleaded guilty in April to one count of conspiracy to illegally traffic firearms by agreeing to sell guns to people prohibited from possessing them under federal law.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Known for embracing innovation and possessing an acute strategic vision, Helen has consistently demonstrated her ability to inspire and lead first-class teams.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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Consent of the owning party is a cardinal rule that Fina didn't follow.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Hawley-Peters Senate bill, branded the HONEST Act, would prohibit lawmakers, their spouses, and dependents from owning or trading individual stocks, with a 180-day deadline to sell off any holdings.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite having iconic roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, this is Howard's first-ever Emmy nomination for acting.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In New York, Alcaraz turned up the volume and speed, hitting 42 winners in the final - double that of his opponent - while retaining full control and focus.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The football landscape has changed 20 years on, and 10 new signings show United wanted to change the squad, but there is evident faith in retaining the nucleus of Farke’s 2025 centurions.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Season three finds former British spy Sylvia Fox, played by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, mentally and physically recovered from her abduction at the end Season 2 and back to enjoying her life in Italy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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