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
But the Cowboys punted on their next two possessions and then turned it over on downs as the Eagles earned the win.
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
People can also get coverage for other physical losses, like possessions lost in flood wreckage.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Jokic sets the tone, but Murray, Gordon and Braun all contribute connective passing to keep possessions alive through secondary and tertiary actions.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Nearly an hour passed in real time before Carr threw another ball, as Miami essentially had back-to-back possessions separated only by an Irish kneel-down to end the half.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
With Carolina head coach Dave Canales saying this week that Young and the starters on both sides of the ball will get three possessions of work, the Panthers should be able to come out on top in the first quarter.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
This includes possessions as well as attitudes.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
While the ritual may seem morbid to some, Rains says surrounding herself with her possessions is a great source of comfort.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
People can also get coverage for other physical losses, like possessions lost in flood wreckage.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Jokic sets the tone, but Murray, Gordon and Braun all contribute connective passing to keep possessions alive through secondary and tertiary actions.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Nearly an hour passed in real time before Carr threw another ball, as Miami essentially had back-to-back possessions separated only by an Irish kneel-down to end the half.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
With Carolina head coach Dave Canales saying this week that Young and the starters on both sides of the ball will get three possessions of work, the Panthers should be able to come out on top in the first quarter.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
This includes possessions as well as attitudes.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
While the ritual may seem morbid to some, Rains says surrounding herself with her possessions is a great source of comfort.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessions
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This $8 set comes with four zippered pouches that can separate dirty, wet, or stinky shoes from the rest of your belongings.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Set up familiar spaces – Arrange furniture and pet belongings in a similar way in the new home to make the transition less jarring.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Birthday or not, Lakshmi is known for strutting her stuff.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And not because of my own past history with any kind of addictive stuff at all.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Possessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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