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as in owns
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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2
as in accepts
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
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3
as in produces
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in deceives
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
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5
as in undergoes
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
had a great time at the party had three operations on her leg
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as in allows
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
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as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in holds
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
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Recent Examples of has
Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The government insists the case has nothing to do with a free press, saying the defendants used news reporting as a pretext for years to commit acts that harmed China and Hong Kong.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
This rare metal has isotopes — atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons and varying stability — known to have nuclei with complex structures and shapes.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Feb. 2026
In the Search, the pivotal structural device of involuntary memory also has a discreet Irish dimension.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.
—arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The plush insole keeps your feet supported for all-day wear, while the rubber sole has traction to stabilize your feet.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The government insists the case has nothing to do with a free press, saying the defendants used news reporting as a pretext for years to commit acts that harmed China and Hong Kong.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
This rare metal has isotopes — atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons and varying stability — known to have nuclei with complex structures and shapes.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Feb. 2026
In the Search, the pivotal structural device of involuntary memory also has a discreet Irish dimension.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.
—arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The plush insole keeps your feet supported for all-day wear, while the rubber sole has traction to stabilize your feet.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for has
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Engineers at Google, which owns Nest, were able to recover data after several days.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The parents of the three Miami Yacht Club summer campers who were killed last summer when a 60-foot barge slammed into their sailboat sued the company that owns the barge, alleging negligence and irresponsible hiring.—
Milena Malaver,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Published by Tor Nightfire in February 2023, the book centers on Eric Ross, a single father struggling to provide for his two daughters, who accepts a job documenting paranormal activity within a notorious Texas residence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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The combination of price, availability and widespread use means neodymium produces more revenue than any other rare earth element.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oscar winner DiCaprio, riding high with awards darling One Battle After Another, produces with Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson for Appian Way (Killers Of The Flower Moon).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a statement issued Friday, the commission accused X of using its 'blue checkmark' in a way that deceives users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Surveys show trust in the agencies Kennedy leads is falling, rather than rising, as the country’s health landscape undergoes dramatic change.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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If a Norwegian baby undergoes a long hospitalization due to complications from RSV, the only thing their parents have to worry about is their sick baby.—
Ariana Hendrix,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to its rounded edges and off-the-ground build, the frame still allows the primary bedroom to breathe, even with a moody velvet upholstery.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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The strategy, attorneys said, allows the government to avoid adjudicating the merits of immigration cases entirely.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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Malinin holds just more than a five-point lead over his biggest rival, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama, with scores from both the short program and free skate added together to determine a winner.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to chief customer officer Brie Carere, FedEx currently holds a 12 percent share in the $22 billion premium air freight market.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Has.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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