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
The only way to assure that a Constitution possessing such powers was ratified was to keep slavery off the agenda.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Riddle, who is 39 years old, has often been described as hindering his own career despite possessing considerable talent in both mixed martial arts and professional wrestling.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Neither Father Burke or Sister Irene realize it at the end of the movie, but Valak evades banishment by possessing Frenchie.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
For instance, Vianna Granillo was arrested on suspicion of violating a criminal protective order and possessing a small amount of drugs in 2022.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The additional charges include robbery, theft, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and possessing an instrument of crime.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The father of seven is currently serving a nearly 13-year prison sentence for receiving and possessing child pornography.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
But that process was put on hold because soon after Taras’ released on bail, he was taken into federal custody and on Thursday was charged with possessing a gun within 1,000 feet of a school.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The order also prohibited Wang from owning, purchasing or possessing any firearm.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Riddle, who is 39 years old, has often been described as hindering his own career despite possessing considerable talent in both mixed martial arts and professional wrestling.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Neither Father Burke or Sister Irene realize it at the end of the movie, but Valak evades banishment by possessing Frenchie.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
For instance, Vianna Granillo was arrested on suspicion of violating a criminal protective order and possessing a small amount of drugs in 2022.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The additional charges include robbery, theft, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and possessing an instrument of crime.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The father of seven is currently serving a nearly 13-year prison sentence for receiving and possessing child pornography.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
But that process was put on hold because soon after Taras’ released on bail, he was taken into federal custody and on Thursday was charged with possessing a gun within 1,000 feet of a school.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The order also prohibited Wang from owning, purchasing or possessing any firearm.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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Africa accounts for 19 percent of the global burden of road accident deaths, despite having only 15 percent of the global population and owning a mere 3 percent of the global vehicle fleet, WHO said.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike in the United States, conglomerates — giant companies owning numerous businesses across different sectors — have more or less died out in Britain.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, after having the scan, Bishop had the uneasy sense that something wasn’t right.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Moskovitz announced his departure as Asana’s CEO earlier this year and has transitioned into the role of chairman, while retaining an ownership of 53% of the company’s outstanding shares between Class A and Class B holdings.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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The future of vehicles is a world where car buyers can purchase a vehicle once and reap the benefits of its intuitive design throughout its lifecycle, enjoying new features and upgrades without having to pay an additional cost.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Along with other royals, like King Constantine of Greece and their families, Juan Carlos and Diana were frequently photographed enjoying the sun on his royal yacht, Fortuna, and basking in the Spanish summer.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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