1
as in owns
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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2
as in accepts
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
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3
as in produces
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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4
as in deceives
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
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5
as in undergoes
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
had a great time at the party had three operations on her leg
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as in allows
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
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as in bribes
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in holds
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
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Recent Examples of has
While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.
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Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
All of it has a deeper religious meaning, but is also intended to appeal to the secular and spiritual.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Bowlan has a variety of pitches.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Walsh is aggressive, precise, and has a bit of that Irish brawler edge.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Butterhead Butterhead lettuce has a small head with round leaves.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Colorado has one of the most safe & secure voting systems in the country.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
All of it has a deeper religious meaning, but is also intended to appeal to the secular and spiritual.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Bowlan has a variety of pitches.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Walsh is aggressive, precise, and has a bit of that Irish brawler edge.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Butterhead Butterhead lettuce has a small head with round leaves.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Colorado has one of the most safe & secure voting systems in the country.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for has
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This landed Ellison, who owns more than 40% of shares, at the top of the Forbes Billionaires List, second only to his good friend, Elon Musk.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In any case, The Wren, which Mester co-owns with Rosemary Liss, is most glorious when taken as prescribed.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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One of my kids once presented a bar graph showing that Taco Tuesday produces 40% more dirty dishes than any other night.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Pitt cast is led by Noah Wyle, who also executive produces and writes.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Printing speed into capability The new design allows Boeing to print features like harness paths and attachment points directly into each panel.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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The trust model thus allows businesses to raise and lower risk tolerances to hallucinations and suboptimal answers by choosing different thresholds of the trust score.—
Scott Zoldi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Google could keep its business at the other side of the programmatic industry, publisher ad servers that alert advertisers of space available on sites–where Google holds about 90% of that market.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz now holds a 10-5 career advantage on Sinner, including 4-2 in majors and 7-2 on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brian Dunne’s terrific new album Clams Casino possesses that same kind of teleportation magic, albeit with less nostalgia and more melancholy.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes the Essex Hellhound possesses a man.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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But this new spin on The Office, which only takes the original’s unseen documentary crew and one actor (Oscar Nuñez), brings with it a new kind of a pressure for the writer-director.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Has.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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