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
He was also arrested in 2002 for possessing child pornography, though those charges were later dropped and reduced to a misdemeanor charge for obscenity.
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James Factora, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
Now, he’s finally possessed by Paimon, who had been within Charlie all along.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
However, none possessed a singular foil who could turn a game into the kind of event that Messi vs. Ronaldo was in La Liga, or that Messi vs. Mbappe at the World Cup.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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James Factora, Them, 27 Jan. 2025
Now, he’s finally possessed by Paimon, who had been within Charlie all along.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
And on the other hand, in a world where most of their top arms remain healthy and effective, the Dodgers could possess one of the most imposing starting pitching staffs in recent memory.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
However, none possessed a singular foil who could turn a game into the kind of event that Messi vs. Ronaldo was in La Liga, or that Messi vs. Mbappe at the World Cup.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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Those who feel like breakout players of 2024-25 have actually been around for a year or more, and have had a chance to adjust.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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On Tuesday, Netanyahu praised Mr. Trump for having unconventional ideas.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Heading into the summer, the suggestion from some inside Newcastle is that the outgoing business this month should give the club a greater chance of retaining those star players going forward — and perhaps even afford some capacity to try to tie Isak down to a new deal.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Recruiting and retaining top-notch physicians has helped JMC to become a destination hospital, according to Rastogi.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Usually owned by corporations, the birds stay long enough for contract farmers to fatten them up for slaughter.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Enterprising captains — including, Pujol confesses, his own grandfather, who owned a 38-foot lobster boat — would pick up migrants in Cuba and deliver them to waiting family members parked at the traffic circle.—
Nicolas Rivero,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In the intervening eight years, Jenny Lewis has enjoyed a successful solo career; she will be rejoined at Just Like Heaven — and other tour dates to follow — by bandmates Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder and Jason Boesel.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Big families of several generations come together and enjoy delicious and lucky dishes.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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