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
While body armor is legal for most Americans to own, felons with a history of violence are barred from possessing it.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 29 May 2026
In outlining their case, authorities have not said how Talley ended up possessing the gun.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Some plants pull double duty, possessing both adaptogenic and nootropic properties depending on how they’re prepared and consumed.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The Golden Knights absorbed shift after shift of Colorado possessing the puck in their zone, then landed hard counter-punches of their own.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Individuals can produce outputs that resemble expert reasoning without possessing the underlying expertise.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In a separate case, prosecutors charged Lee with four counts of possessing an assault weapon.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Ranzy was prohibited from possessing firearms because of a January 2025 conviction for felony threats of violence in Ramsey County.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 29 May 2026
In outlining their case, authorities have not said how Talley ended up possessing the gun.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Some plants pull double duty, possessing both adaptogenic and nootropic properties depending on how they’re prepared and consumed.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The Golden Knights absorbed shift after shift of Colorado possessing the puck in their zone, then landed hard counter-punches of their own.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Individuals can produce outputs that resemble expert reasoning without possessing the underlying expertise.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In a separate case, prosecutors charged Lee with four counts of possessing an assault weapon.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Ranzy was prohibited from possessing firearms because of a January 2025 conviction for felony threats of violence in Ramsey County.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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For much of the 2020s, owning a home has felt like an automatic wealth generator for many American households.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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That company is listed on the Tarrant County property tax roll as owning a property in Mansfield.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Over the last few years, Keira has lost her ability to speak, has started having seizures, and struggles more and more with walking.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Clean streets, safe neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and vibrant commercial corridors are essential to attracting and retaining talent and businesses.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Thomson, who was born in Ontario, Canada, played for the University of Kansas Jayhawks in the 1980s, leading the team in hits in the 1984 and 1985 seasons and retaining the school’s record for the highest single-season batting average.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The following summer, Shakira shared more pictures of her sons enjoying the water at Wavegarden surf park in Sao Paulo, Brazil.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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While many fans may be venturing inside the Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) to catch a match, others who couldn't or didn't want to buy match tickets will be enjoying the global tournament from various fan fests or events.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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