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
The initial five possessions featured no punts yet no points.
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Sam McDowell October 27, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Denver scored on 20 of 24 possessions in the frame.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Pat Spencer became the 13th player to get in the game once the outcome was no longer in question and provided one of its more memorable moments, going 1-on-1 against his brother, Cam, on one of the Warriors’ final possessions of garbage time.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Newsweek spoke to a child psychologists who shared that happiness in the home is not defined by material possessions like toys, clothes or gadgets—but is instead built on a foundation of love, clear boundaries and consistent routines.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Reed’s interceptions on A&M’s next two possessions — one in the LSU end zone and the other tipped by Mansoor Delane into the hands of Harold Perkins — opened the door for the Tigers to turn a 14-7 deficit into an 18-14 lead.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Atlanta went three and out and four of its first five possessions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Sam McDowell October 27, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Denver scored on 20 of 24 possessions in the frame.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Pat Spencer became the 13th player to get in the game once the outcome was no longer in question and provided one of its more memorable moments, going 1-on-1 against his brother, Cam, on one of the Warriors’ final possessions of garbage time.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Newsweek spoke to a child psychologists who shared that happiness in the home is not defined by material possessions like toys, clothes or gadgets—but is instead built on a foundation of love, clear boundaries and consistent routines.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Reed’s interceptions on A&M’s next two possessions — one in the LSU end zone and the other tipped by Mansoor Delane into the hands of Harold Perkins — opened the door for the Tigers to turn a 14-7 deficit into an 18-14 lead.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Atlanta went three and out and four of its first five possessions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessions
Noun
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The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there are signs that things could be changing, and quickly.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Among those scheduled to testify at the hearing for the government were an Oklahoma couple who were storing some of Goudreau's belongings, including two assault rifles an associate recently tried to retrieve in possible violation of a court order against possessing firearms while on bond.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Nov. 2025
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It’s backed by a lifetime guarantee, with water-resistant lining that’ll protect your belongings every step of the way.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Possessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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