as in has
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 owns
Austin Slater owns a prominent spot on that list.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
The media firm owns large-market stations in New York (WPIX), Los Angeles (KTLA), Chicago (WGN-TV) and Philadelphia (WPHL-TV) in addition to several smaller broadcasters.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Plenty of the stuff sold on online marketplaces is considered first party, meaning the platform owns and distributes the products themselves on a wholesale basis.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
In May, The Denver Post reported that restaurateur Khagendra Gurung, who owns Himchuli Indian next door, as well as Mazevo Mediterranean Eatery and others, had taken over in 2024 and was renovating the space and planning to recreate the same pizza recipes.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Nexstar, an affiliate group that owns 197 TV stations across the US, heard the call and threatened to stop airing Kimmel, which tipped the hand of ABC’s leadership at Disney.
—James Folta
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Nexstar currently owns 32 ABC affiliates of 200.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
The founder owns 21% of Bumble’s outstanding, which proved to be beneficial when Bumble went public.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
The media firm owns large-market stations in New York (WPIX), Los Angeles (KTLA), Chicago (WGN-TV) and Philadelphia (WPHL-TV) in addition to several smaller broadcasters.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Plenty of the stuff sold on online marketplaces is considered first party, meaning the platform owns and distributes the products themselves on a wholesale basis.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
In May, The Denver Post reported that restaurateur Khagendra Gurung, who owns Himchuli Indian next door, as well as Mazevo Mediterranean Eatery and others, had taken over in 2024 and was renovating the space and planning to recreate the same pizza recipes.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Nexstar, an affiliate group that owns 197 TV stations across the US, heard the call and threatened to stop airing Kimmel, which tipped the hand of ABC’s leadership at Disney.
—James Folta
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Nexstar currently owns 32 ABC affiliates of 200.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
The founder owns 21% of Bumble’s outstanding, which proved to be beneficial when Bumble went public.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
And at Chapman Partnership’s shelter, which the Trust owns, Book said an additional 60 beds would soon come online.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owns
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The aforementioned head also has lights, with batteries included, and a tiny switch behind the neck.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Still grieving the death of his wife and the imprisonment of his son, Brandis binges on booze but possesses a sharp and intuitive mind, even if his family life is in disarray.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nebius additionally possesses a solid balance sheet.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The soft details include a tagless design and chafe-free stitching, and the crew neck retains its shape well.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is a retro profile that still retains a contemporary appeal.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Another reader enjoys preserving a traditional family recipe.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Located on the state’s southeastern coast, just 30 minutes north of glitzy West Palm Beach, Jupiter enjoys a slower, more serene pace that’s perfect for lazy days of relaxing with a view of the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Owns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owns. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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