Synonyms of possessions

possessions

noun

plural of possession

as in things

transportable items that one owns

we packed up all of our possessions and excitedly moved into a new house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• things
• belongings
• stuff
• holdings
• effects
• goods
• chattels
• gear
• personal property
• plunder
• personal effects
• paraphernalia
• personalty
• movables
• valuables
• treasures
• furnishings
• duds
• property
• fixtures
• appointments
• collateral
• estate
• tangibles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• real estate
• immovables

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of possessions

The Panthers punted on each of their first four drives, failing to pick up a first down on any of those possessions, as Miami jumped out to a 17-0 lead. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Marcel Reed threw picks on Texas A&M's first two possessions and later lost a fumble, continuing a trend of committing too many turnovers in league games. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Edwards and Ball combined for 17 points during that spurt, while the Heat missed six of nine shots and turned the ball over on four possessions. — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

On consecutive Brooklyn possessions late in the fourth quarter, Moussa Diabaté stole the ball from Porter and then Randle. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

This one opens out to accommodate an improbable amount of worldly possessions— including a large laptop—without looking remotely utilitarian. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

The Cowboys had three possessions with 21 1/2 minutes left in the second half. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Blaming Ultron for Fiona’s death, Vision deletes his art and possessions. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Most of his success came late in the game with the team trailing by multiple possessions. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026