as in having
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 owning
The analyst added that owning a bank could also help Affirm bring other products in house.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
But they were still politically left behind, among the millions of informal squatters who lived in Manila without owning any of it.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This will ensure that you're invested in a cost-effective way and, over time, will lead to you owning a larger portion of the metal.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Waiting six months strikes the perfect balance between owning the latest tech and saving a significant amount of cash.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
So, part of getting there with Angela is owning it.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Minimalism is about intention, not owning as little as possible.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
That is very powerful, not to be so influenced by trends or actually knowing what's right for you and owning that and what works for you.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Kunkle insists on owning the buildings in which her stores are located, which, like her product mix, gives her more flexibility.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
But they were still politically left behind, among the millions of informal squatters who lived in Manila without owning any of it.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
This will ensure that you're invested in a cost-effective way and, over time, will lead to you owning a larger portion of the metal.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Waiting six months strikes the perfect balance between owning the latest tech and saving a significant amount of cash.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
So, part of getting there with Angela is owning it.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Minimalism is about intention, not owning as little as possible.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
That is very powerful, not to be so influenced by trends or actually knowing what's right for you and owning that and what works for you.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Kunkle insists on owning the buildings in which her stores are located, which, like her product mix, gives her more flexibility.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owning
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Rose emphasized the importance of the dig, as Chinese American cowboys were often overlooked in the historical record, despite having a big economic impact.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If the right deal for a starting-level center is there for the Pacers right now, will the Pacers actually be buyers despite having the worst record in the NBA?—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Roberts in October initially pleaded not guilty to one count of making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Xianna Moua Yang and her husband, Yeng Moua, are each charged with one first-degree felony charge of selling or aiding in the selling of 17 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine within 90 days and one first-degree felony charge of possessing 50 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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Today, only 24% of organizations report issues with attracting or retaining employees, down from 36% last year, 45% from 2024 and 53% from 2023.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Candidates largely agree on recruitment, ICE Most of the candidates said that retaining and recruiting staff at the sheriff’s office, a challenge for years, will come down to who is in charge.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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The strength that the NFL is enjoying this year is in sharp contrast to the string of PR nightmares that the league faced not so long ago.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Unlike many of the other luxury hotels in Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton has a sizable Japanese clientele—both businessmen and domestic travelers enjoying some Tokyo time.—
Brandon Presser,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Owning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owning. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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