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
But possessing the ball did not translate into a multitude of shot attempts early, with Turkey registering only one shot on target the entire first half.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
This federal conservation laws prohibits hunting, harming or possessing the birds.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 June 2026
New Lenox police questioned Columbaris after taking witness statements and possessing evidence, including the cellphone, according to police.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
But the court did not disregard concerns about drug users possessing guns, as Gorsuch wrote.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 18 June 2026
The law at issue in the case forbids an unlawful drug user from possessing firearms, and violators face up to 15 years in prison.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The team focused on highly porous polymers, materials possessing an internal structure like a sub-nanometer sponge.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Catis was jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty to possessing and intending to distribute nitazenes.
—Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026
According to Yolo County Superior Court logs, Hader was awaiting rulings on multiple felony cases in Yolo County at the time of the alleged stabbing, including violating a probation agreement by possessing firearms, and had been due to appear in court on July 23.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
This federal conservation laws prohibits hunting, harming or possessing the birds.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 June 2026
New Lenox police questioned Columbaris after taking witness statements and possessing evidence, including the cellphone, according to police.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
But the court did not disregard concerns about drug users possessing guns, as Gorsuch wrote.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 18 June 2026
The law at issue in the case forbids an unlawful drug user from possessing firearms, and violators face up to 15 years in prison.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The team focused on highly porous polymers, materials possessing an internal structure like a sub-nanometer sponge.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Catis was jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty to possessing and intending to distribute nitazenes.
—Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026
According to Yolo County Superior Court logs, Hader was awaiting rulings on multiple felony cases in Yolo County at the time of the alleged stabbing, including violating a probation agreement by possessing firearms, and had been due to appear in court on July 23.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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To be eligible for homes, applicants must meet certain criteria, including not owning a home and having a minimum household income of $42,000.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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In the 20th and early 21st centuries, that meant owning a broadcast network (like Fox) or cable channels (Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, and pre-Disney sell-off FX).—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Verb
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And director Spike Lee was having the time of his life on top of a bus.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The decision set new limits on federal prosecution of gun owners who are targeted simply for having a history of drug use.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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As ever, the challenge is to deliver something fresh while retaining the essence of the hugely popular original, released over 1995-2004.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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For Nieves, the secret in gaining new dads and retaining others is simplicity.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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That means players, staff and coaches are off to parts unknown enjoying their summer break.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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