as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
we own a modest house and an equally modest car
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Recent Examples of own
When New York went into lockdown, he was invited to stay at Palm Heights, a resort in the Cayman Islands, owned by Gabriella Khalil, whom Lopez had recently met through a mutual friend.
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Law enforcement sources told the outlet that the musician had been staying at the house but did not own it.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Eventim, one of the largest ticket companies worldwide, and AXS, which is owned by AEG, will handle ticketing for the LA28 Olympics.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Nexstar currently owns 32 ABC affiliates of 200.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Law enforcement sources told the outlet that the musician had been staying at the house but did not own it.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Eventim, one of the largest ticket companies worldwide, and AXS, which is owned by AEG, will handle ticketing for the LA28 Olympics.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Nexstar currently owns 32 ABC affiliates of 200.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for own
Verb
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The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 10 analysts have a hold equivalent rating.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The deal will make Thailand the sixth Southeast Asian nation to possess submarines, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, according to Asian Military Review.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Also in the suit is a chart that lists five brokers that allegedly controlled 6,345 Ticketmaster accounts and possessed 246,407 concert tickets to 2,594 events.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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The brands that double down on efforts to retain customers through engagement and personalized experiences stand to win on two fronts–retaining more customers while attracting consumers dissatisfied with their current banking experience.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Always in darkness, PSRs are thought to retain water ice that, if present, could be converted into drinkable water, breathable oxygen and rocket fuel.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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At peace with his decision, Kershaw is enjoying the benefits of health in his age-37 season after a series of injuries and surgeries that ravaged his body in recent years.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Trump's historic two-day state visit to the country ended Thursday, after the president enjoyed a banquet at Windsor Castle with the royal family and talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alongside business leaders.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Own.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/own. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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