as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possess
Ozzy sings the title track to the fifth Black Sabbath album like a man possessed but also a man with the presence of mind to nail those high notes.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
Marvel at Nocturnal Birdlife Across the United Kingdom The United Kingdom may not possess the towering megafauna found across Asia and Africa, but according to Adventure Tours UK Co-Founder Claire Copeman, there’s plenty of captivating wildlife to encounter across Great Britain during the night.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Pichardo pleaded guilty on April 3 to conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and quantities of cocaine, heroin, and other opioids, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
Marvel at Nocturnal Birdlife Across the United Kingdom The United Kingdom may not possess the towering megafauna found across Asia and Africa, but according to Adventure Tours UK Co-Founder Claire Copeman, there’s plenty of captivating wildlife to encounter across Great Britain during the night.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Pichardo pleaded guilty on April 3 to conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and quantities of cocaine, heroin, and other opioids, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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January had the most overtime hours, amounting to 270 hours, according to data provided by the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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According to Patrick Brady, the director, having a research center rather than a group of independently operating scientists can help guide a long-term vision for research.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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But his presidency was seen as a stop-gap, a way for Putin to side-step constitutional limits and retain power.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women’s Championship over Jade Cargill in a short, but flashy match.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Food Network champ/celeb chef Maneet Chauhan lives and owns a couple of restaurants here.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The drug store also is featured in an exhibit at Allison-Antrim Museum from the collection of pharmacist Frank Ervin, the first non-Carl family member to own the drug store.—
Shawn Hardy,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The 34-year-old, enjoying the moment, agreed, swung a few pro shots and acted along.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Visitors can explore the Old State Capitol, tour distilleries like Castle & Key and Buffalo Trace, and enjoy local bars and restaurants.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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