1
as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
a student who was found to have several overdue library books in his possession
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2
as in belongings
possessions plural
transportable items that one owns
we packed up all of our possessions and excitedly moved into a new house
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3
as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
squatters had established possession in the abandoned warehouse
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Recent Examples of possession
There will be possessions where the Wolves’ offense seemingly stalls and needs to create something out of nothing.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The Red Bulls had 61% possession, but were outshot 12-7, 6-0 on target.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Sporting had 39% possession and took 11 shots, seven of which were on goal.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Stars coach Glen Gulutzan kept pointing to the analytics, which said the Stars went toe-to-toe in terms of possession, scoring chances and shot attempts.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The Red Bulls had 61% possession, but were outshot 12-7, 6-0 on target.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Sporting had 39% possession and took 11 shots, seven of which were on goal.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Stars coach Glen Gulutzan kept pointing to the analytics, which said the Stars went toe-to-toe in terms of possession, scoring chances and shot attempts.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possession
Noun
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Holding a clutch with one or both hands also provides a polite, socially acceptable reason not to shake every hand within reach.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid — a title which had been the squad’s main objective — all that is left for Flick’s side now is to seemingly wait to be crowned champions of Spain for a second year in a row.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Too, softside luggage can’t protect your belongings from being crushed by the weight of other bags that get stacked on top, says Bacha.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Part of plant etiquette is to keep track of all your belongings, including edibles, and not litter the plant displays.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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City officials are pitching the measure, officially known as the transient occupancy tax, as a way to raise money for critical public services without asking residents to pay more.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The figures reflect average daily occupancy — or the percentage of parking spaces filled — across both stations.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity, bringing energy toward expression and enjoyment.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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She/her What is your occupation?—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many in Lebanon fear a return to Israel’s 1982-2000 occupation of the south, which ended after years of deadly Hezbollah attacks on Israeli troops.—
Sam Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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There’s some really messed up stuff happening at that farm.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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In recent weeks, there has been palpable excitement over NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission and the announcement of the space agency's ambitious plans for human habitation of the moon.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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One of the more intriguing space stories in a while broke last week when NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said during a congressional hearing that the two habitation modules built for the Lunar Gateway had been corroded.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Possession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possession. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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