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
The interior defensive line does possess all the tools to be elite again.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of these factions also possess political and popular influence.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Higgs field also possesses electroweak and hypercharge.
—Big Think, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike fleeting trends, pearls possess an enduring allure that transcends generations.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of these factions also possess political and popular influence.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The Higgs field also possesses electroweak and hypercharge.
—Big Think, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike fleeting trends, pearls possess an enduring allure that transcends generations.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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That outing followed a strong Game 3 showing, too, as Dosunmu had 25 points (10-for-15 shooting) and nine assists in that 113-96 win.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Among them were several members of the Seidler family, most of whom are retaining at least a portion of their ownership stakes.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Equally concerning is that requiring twice as many workers per case without a plan to recruit or retain them risks widespread gaps in care.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Charles was also greeted by Kimberley Harris, executive vice president of Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns NBC News.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the Ado Annie-like Betsy, a horny teen-ager whose father owns a shotgun, Kurtz is playing a character who should be, and kind of is, a one-joke punch line.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio harmonizes with Jupiter through your 5th House of Creativity, making connection feel more natural, playful, and easy to enjoy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The Senior Anglers group enjoys freshwater and saltwater fishing, camping, boating and environmental conservation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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