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
Roberts in October initially pleaded not guilty to one count of making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.
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Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Xianna Moua Yang and her husband, Yeng Moua, are each charged with one first-degree felony charge of selling or aiding in the selling of 17 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine within 90 days and one first-degree felony charge of possessing 50 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Tyson, who was previously convicted on felony charges, is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Picariello was charged with trafficking, selling and possessing cocaine.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
He was released in December of that year after a judge ordered him to undergo mental health treatment, prohibited him from possessing firearms, and barred him from contacting the victims.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The single-page document shows that Marquez and Hunter are seeking a presidential pardon for Liddy, who was convicted in 2020 of possessing child pornography.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Bishop smartly fell to the turf and the game was over with the Jaguars not possessing any timeouts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The children's father, Charles Dupriest, 33, was charged with eight counts of child neglect – five felony counts and three misdemeanor counts – as well as a felony count of possessing of a firearm while convicted of a felony.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Xianna Moua Yang and her husband, Yeng Moua, are each charged with one first-degree felony charge of selling or aiding in the selling of 17 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine within 90 days and one first-degree felony charge of possessing 50 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Tyson, who was previously convicted on felony charges, is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Picariello was charged with trafficking, selling and possessing cocaine.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
He was released in December of that year after a judge ordered him to undergo mental health treatment, prohibited him from possessing firearms, and barred him from contacting the victims.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The single-page document shows that Marquez and Hunter are seeking a presidential pardon for Liddy, who was convicted in 2020 of possessing child pornography.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Bishop smartly fell to the turf and the game was over with the Jaguars not possessing any timeouts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The children's father, Charles Dupriest, 33, was charged with eight counts of child neglect – five felony counts and three misdemeanor counts – as well as a felony count of possessing of a firearm while convicted of a felony.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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The analyst added that owning a bank could also help Affirm bring other products in house.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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But they were still politically left behind, among the millions of informal squatters who lived in Manila without owning any of it.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are not having a good week.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance Paul Craney wasn’t having it, saying high utility bills in Massachusetts are the fault of Healey’s policies and the state’s NetZero by 2050 climate mandate, which favors solar, wind and battery power over natural gas.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The snow skirt, elastic cuffs, and elasticized side panels ensured a snug, warmth-retaining fit, but there was still room for my other layers underneath when necessary.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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So, Ukraine is retaining its industrial potential even under pressure.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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This successful squad is led by head coach Omar McMillan, who is really enjoying the ride this season.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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