Synonyms of possessing

possessing

verb

present participle of possess

as in owning

to keep, control, or experience as one's own

she possesses a keen insight into people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• owning
• having
• retaining
• enjoying
• holding
• commanding
• keeping
• carrying
• reserving
• rejoicing in
• withholding
• boasting
• bearing
• sporting
• showing off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lacking
• wanting
• yielding
• relinquishing
• abandoning
• renouncing
• surrendering
• dumping
• discarding
• ceding
• requiring
• rejecting
• handing over
• declining
• disclaiming
• needing
• disowning
• repudiating
• spurning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of possessing

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office charged Paporakis with one count of making a terrorist threat and one count of unlawful possession of a weapon for possessing a rifle with a barrel less than 16 inches long, both felonies. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Despite acquiring state-of-the-art weapons systems from the United States and Europe and possessing multi-layered air defenses, the kingdom has seen deadly attacks on the main airport serving the capital, Riyadh, over the past week. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Blatt, 69, of Overland Park, Kansas, was arrested for possessing two conch and taken to jail, the sheriff’s office said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Simply possessing clinical and tactical skills is insufficient. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

He was also expected to face a felony drug-possession charge involving two or more prior convictions and misdemeanor charge of being under the influence of drugs and possessing drug paraphernalia, according to jail records. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

That means creating graduates who are AI-fluent while also possessing the judgment and character necessary to apply technology wisely. — Irma Becerra, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

He was recently placed in solitary confinement for violating various prison rules, including possessing contraband such as cell phones and alcohol. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Initially accused of possessing methamphetamine and cocaine, Evans pleaded guilty to illegally using his department computer to look up license plate numbers for a friend, his attorney said in a statement Thursday. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026