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
Dent forced fumbles on consecutive Patriots possessions, which Dan Hampton and Mike Singletary each recovered, recalled Mayer.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Those possessions produced just the one touchdown.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Part of the recent emphasis on UCLA’s defense has meant a slower pace on offense to minimize opponents’ possessions.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 25 Jan. 2026
The Bulls then opened the third quarter with a 7-0 run against a sluggish Celtics defense, successfully targeting Queta on three straight possessions.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
But the Rockets still rank in the top half of the league in defense over the last two weeks, giving up 114 points per 100 possessions.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But the last few possessions were the story.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2026
The Comanches hit 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions to get within five points heading into the fourth.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Thomas turned the next two Hog possessions into three-pointers from the left corner and the left side of the top of the key, both on assists from Billy Richmond III to stretch the advantage to 34-14.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Those possessions produced just the one touchdown.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Part of the recent emphasis on UCLA’s defense has meant a slower pace on offense to minimize opponents’ possessions.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 25 Jan. 2026
The Bulls then opened the third quarter with a 7-0 run against a sluggish Celtics defense, successfully targeting Queta on three straight possessions.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
But the Rockets still rank in the top half of the league in defense over the last two weeks, giving up 114 points per 100 possessions.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 25 Jan. 2026
But the last few possessions were the story.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Jan. 2026
The Comanches hit 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions to get within five points heading into the fourth.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Thomas turned the next two Hog possessions into three-pointers from the left corner and the left side of the top of the key, both on assists from Billy Richmond III to stretch the advantage to 34-14.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessions
Noun
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chicago police said a 39-year-old man was getting out of his car in the 5200 block of West Montana Street when two men walked up with a gun and demanded his belongings.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When last year’s wildfire consumed their home and belongings, the couple made around $20,000 on TikTok live, where fans can donate directly.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And yet, neither couple can help but dig themselves deeper and deeper, which is where the cottage stuff comes in.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2026
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Joelie Fetterman, a personal shopper and stylist at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton, agreed that most South Floridians should be able to make do over the next few days with stuff lodged deep in their drawers.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Possessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessions. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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