as in owns
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possesses
The United States possesses the world’s strongest military, most innovative economy, and deepest capital markets.
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Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
While Languedoc possesses remarkable varietal diversity, Legrand is quick to point out that grapes are only the starting point.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Lobo As the cigar-smoking, alien, bounty hunter who teams up with Supergirl, Lobo possesses immense strength and is essentially immortal, having lived for hundreds of years.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Willis possesses a unique ability to not just manipulate the pocket with his legs but make off-schedule throws, something that has become almost a necessity in today’s NFL.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
We’re told that Krem, a human trafficker who leads a group of space pirates known as the Brigands, possesses the strength of 10,000 men.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Johnson possesses a terrific combination of strength and athleticism.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This ultra-luxury cruise line possesses a devoted following of single cruisers, due in good part to its attentive crew.
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Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
While Golday possesses the build at 6-foot-4 and 239 pounds to be a productive off-the-ball linebacker, he was targeted in the draft as a prospect with potential to also play on the edge as a pass rusher.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Marc Andersen,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
While Languedoc possesses remarkable varietal diversity, Legrand is quick to point out that grapes are only the starting point.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Lobo As the cigar-smoking, alien, bounty hunter who teams up with Supergirl, Lobo possesses immense strength and is essentially immortal, having lived for hundreds of years.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Willis possesses a unique ability to not just manipulate the pocket with his legs but make off-schedule throws, something that has become almost a necessity in today’s NFL.
—
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
We’re told that Krem, a human trafficker who leads a group of space pirates known as the Brigands, possesses the strength of 10,000 men.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Johnson possesses a terrific combination of strength and athleticism.
—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
This ultra-luxury cruise line possesses a devoted following of single cruisers, due in good part to its attentive crew.
—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
While Golday possesses the build at 6-foot-4 and 239 pounds to be a productive off-the-ball linebacker, he was targeted in the draft as a prospect with potential to also play on the edge as a pass rusher.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possesses
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The Illinois International Port District, the municipal corporation that owns the port, appears to be trying to stay out of it all, though Local 150 has pushed for the termination of QSL’s lease at the port.
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Hyundai Motor Company, which owns Boston Dynamics, has sponsored FIFA for 27 years.
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Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
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Miami has 12 roster spots filled and will add two or three other players on value deals.
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Centralized high-scale manufacturing retains advantages for standardized products with stable demand, long runs and low sensitivity to distance.
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As a result, your body retains more heat, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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Jaslyn is also very active and enjoys spending time outdoors.
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So the profit margin in a typical service firm tends to sit in the single digits, a world away from the fat margins a software company enjoys.
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“Possesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possesses. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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