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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of possessions
The ball was in Arenas’ hands during the final two possessions.
—
Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That adds up to even more possessions, hard cuts and miles run over an 82-game season.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The Heat has outscored opponents by nine points per 100 possessions with Herro on the court in nine games since his return, creating a tricky starting lineup/rotation decision for Spoelstra when Powell eventually returns from injury.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Desperate to make a comeback, TCU went to a rare full-court press to try and steal some extra possessions.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2026
Wright and Taylor Stremlow hit 3s on back-to-back possessions, then Heiden converted a layup for a 50-38 lead.
—Mark Ambrogi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Medved didn’t call a timeout on the final possessions.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
When Wondra was removed from his cell and placed on suicide watch, Crimin said, his possessions were boxed up.
—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
Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That adds up to even more possessions, hard cuts and miles run over an 82-game season.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The Heat has outscored opponents by nine points per 100 possessions with Herro on the court in nine games since his return, creating a tricky starting lineup/rotation decision for Spoelstra when Powell eventually returns from injury.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Desperate to make a comeback, TCU went to a rare full-court press to try and steal some extra possessions.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Mar. 2026
Wright and Taylor Stremlow hit 3s on back-to-back possessions, then Heiden converted a layup for a 50-38 lead.
—Mark Ambrogi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Medved didn’t call a timeout on the final possessions.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
When Wondra was removed from his cell and placed on suicide watch, Crimin said, his possessions were boxed up.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessions
Noun
-
As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
-
When our hour was nearly over, a Rikers representative ordered us to wind things down.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The program has moved very few clients into permanent housing, while producing significant displacement and destruction of unhoused people’s belongings — the very belongings that many depend on for survival.—
Caleb W Crowder,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Another court hearing is scheduled for March 12, to further discuss when residents can get their belongings.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The grand opening Tuesday of the center on the library’s ground floor was a showcase of AI tools and demonstrations from San Jose State students, city departments and partners like LEGO Education, with fun stuff like robots on display.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
-
This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Possessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessions. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
