as in things
transportable items that one owns
we packed up all of our possessions and excitedly moved into a new house
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Recent Examples of possessions
When Wondra was removed from his cell and placed on suicide watch, Crimin said, his possessions were boxed up.
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Alex Brizee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The Heat entered the week leading the NBA in zone possessions on defense, with opposing coaches routinely discussing both before and after games the Heat’s elite level with the approach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
The decisive 9-0 run would come in the final moments as the Horned Frogs made two critical defensive plays on back-to-back possessions after the Wildcats cut the lead to 67-65.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2026
And then … Five straight empty possessions from three misses and two unforced turnovers.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Ejiofor got going later in the half, at one point drilling a 3-pointer and finishing an alley-oop dunk — both on assists from Oziyah Sellers — on back-to-back possessions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Toby Nweke and Grace O’Sullivan made back-to-back 3-pointers, and Skye Belker scored on two straight possessions to cap Princeton’s 25-4 third-quarter run for a 65-30 lead.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Three De’Anthony Melton free throws got the deficit back to three after another Pelicans score, but the Pelicans held on for the win after a few empty Warriors possessions.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pritchard drove and drew fouls on back-to-back possessions.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Alex Brizee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
The Heat entered the week leading the NBA in zone possessions on defense, with opposing coaches routinely discussing both before and after games the Heat’s elite level with the approach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
The decisive 9-0 run would come in the final moments as the Horned Frogs made two critical defensive plays on back-to-back possessions after the Wildcats cut the lead to 67-65.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2026
And then … Five straight empty possessions from three misses and two unforced turnovers.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Ejiofor got going later in the half, at one point drilling a 3-pointer and finishing an alley-oop dunk — both on assists from Oziyah Sellers — on back-to-back possessions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Toby Nweke and Grace O’Sullivan made back-to-back 3-pointers, and Skye Belker scored on two straight possessions to cap Princeton’s 25-4 third-quarter run for a 65-30 lead.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Three De’Anthony Melton free throws got the deficit back to three after another Pelicans score, but the Pelicans held on for the win after a few empty Warriors possessions.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pritchard drove and drew fouls on back-to-back possessions.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessions
Noun
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And upstairs, rooftop bar High Praise keeps things fresh with rotating pop-ups throughout the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The little things added up Tuesday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The belongings included identification and immigration documents, passports, driver’s licenses and work permits as well as cash, cellphones, clothing and jewelry.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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The shooter then gathers some belongings and walks back to her car.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Northeast started the week buried in snow, but thankfully in Chicago our streets stayed clear of the white stuff.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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At that same time, Kale and I were drinking too much and probably into some other nasty stuff.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Possessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessions. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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