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
San Antonio started this game red-hot, owning an 11-point lead after the first quarter, 33-22.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
For too many, the dream of owning or renting a first home in New York is unattainable.
—Micah Lasher, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Perps are futures contracts with no expiration date that allow traders to speculate on a price without owning the underlying asset.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Because of prior convictions, which include federal gun charges, Burton is prohibited from owning a firearm.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Customers who rent Starlink hardware instead of owning it will not be allowed to pause their service.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Jandel Crutchfield is only listed as owning the Cardinal Road home on the Tarrant County property tax rolls.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The biggest difference between owning the Hurricanes and Trail Blazers may come down to how willing their respective local governments are to work with a new owner.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Increasingly, wealthier travelers are questioning the economics of owning second or third homes that may sit vacant for most of the year.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
For too many, the dream of owning or renting a first home in New York is unattainable.
—Micah Lasher, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
Perps are futures contracts with no expiration date that allow traders to speculate on a price without owning the underlying asset.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Because of prior convictions, which include federal gun charges, Burton is prohibited from owning a firearm.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Customers who rent Starlink hardware instead of owning it will not be allowed to pause their service.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Jandel Crutchfield is only listed as owning the Cardinal Road home on the Tarrant County property tax rolls.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The biggest difference between owning the Hurricanes and Trail Blazers may come down to how willing their respective local governments are to work with a new owner.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Increasingly, wealthier travelers are questioning the economics of owning second or third homes that may sit vacant for most of the year.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owning
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Before Mexico-South Africa kicks off here in a few minutes, FIFA is marching in all 48 flags for the countries participating in the tournament and having the flag-bearers stand in a circle at midfield.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The genre by definition requires re-enactments, and does the act of gathering a bunch actors and going to Tehran (or Morocco) give more credibility to the project than having a computer do it?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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According to Yolo County Superior Court logs, Hader was awaiting rulings on multiple felony cases in Yolo County at the time of the alleged stabbing, including violating a probation agreement by possessing firearms, and had been due to appear in court on July 23.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Always use caution when possessing, using or discharging fireworks.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The leader sets direction, delegates while retaining accountability, builds teams and achieves results through people.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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According to Higgins, many over-the-counter products can cause or worsen high blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels or retaining water in your body.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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As a result, the crowd is a mix of everyone from brunching neighborhood residents and locals on staycations to international tourists and older couples enjoying the city for the weekend.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sowah enjoying life in the Bay Mielah Sowah is a long way from her hometown of Brisbane, Australia.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Owning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owning. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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