as in owning
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possessing
But there is a difference between identifying agility as important and possessing it.
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Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In 1999, authorities jailed Gadd for possessing child pornography.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
CoRoT 2b defies this expectation too, possessing a hotspot in the opposite direction of its orbit.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Some defendants are additionally accused of illegally possessing firearms while in the country.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
James has adapted to a lack of pace by playing as a deep-lying wide player, still possessing great vision and passing.
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Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Though possessing similar height and weight, Dennis Hull lacked the speed and power of his older brother (by five years.
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David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Religious vow Landor was incarcerated in Louisiana in 2020 for possessing methamphetamine, cocaine, amphetamine and marijuana.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Though possessing similar height and weight, Dennis Hull lacked the speed and power of his older brother (by five years.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In 1999, authorities jailed Gadd for possessing child pornography.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
CoRoT 2b defies this expectation too, possessing a hotspot in the opposite direction of its orbit.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Some defendants are additionally accused of illegally possessing firearms while in the country.
—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
James has adapted to a lack of pace by playing as a deep-lying wide player, still possessing great vision and passing.
—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Though possessing similar height and weight, Dennis Hull lacked the speed and power of his older brother (by five years.
—
David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Religious vow Landor was incarcerated in Louisiana in 2020 for possessing methamphetamine, cocaine, amphetamine and marijuana.
—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Though possessing similar height and weight, Dennis Hull lacked the speed and power of his older brother (by five years.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, was charged with owning an unregistered aircraft that was operated by another person.
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After that, owning any edition puts you on the same live game, and my earlier release-and-early-access guide breaks down every window in one place.
Verb
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Swift and Kelce opted against having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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These nanoscale pathways allowed lighter fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through while retaining heavier components.
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The Nets still project with spending power after retaining Sharpe and Minott.
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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