1
as in to possess
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 to accept
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 to produce
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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4
as in to deceive
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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as in to allow
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 to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in to hold
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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as in money
a wealthy person
a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots
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Recent Examples of have
Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The diner should have a whole smorgasbord to choose from.
—arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Equity is the even distribution of resources across the older population, a lessening of the gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
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Lawyers for the state argue that, among other things, the industry groups do not have legal standing to challenge the law and that its restrictions regulate commercial activity — not speech.
—Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The diner should have a whole smorgasbord to choose from.
—arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
The increasing disparity between the game’s haves and have-nots is a legitimate concern.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Equity is the even distribution of resources across the older population, a lessening of the gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.
—New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
Verb
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Lori had Chad evaluate her children's spirits to determine if they were possessed by demons.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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For example, college degrees can indicate that candidates possess valuable skills like the ability to succeed in unstructured environments or present coherent arguments.—
Ishan Gupta,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Hamas had refused to accept a proposal from Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, which would extend the ceasefire to April 20, through both the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Israel cut off all aid and other supplies to Gaza on Sunday to pressure Hamas to accept a new proposal to extend the first phase of the cease-fire.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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This highly exclusive edition is produced in a limited run of just 25 pieces.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Durbin is producing, while the executive producer credits are shared by Damien Timmer, Sheena Bucktowonsing, James Prichard, Danielle Scott-Haughton, Robert Schildhouse, Stephen Nye and Jon Farrar.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Despite providing historical records and even materials for a documentary on Bad Boy Entertainment in 2021, Burrowes says he was once again deceived and left unpaid for his contributions.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Volkswagen No, your eyes do not deceive you, a Volkswagen did earn itself a spot on the list of the greatest luxury vehicles of all time.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Like anyone's high school class photograph, the 97th Oscar Nominees Official Photo is a blast to look at up close (and even wilder to experience in person).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The country experienced a 15 percent rise in marriages last year and a modest baby bump—the first in nine years—this was attributed to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Under the original 2015 nuclear deal, Iran was allowed to enrich uranium only up to 3.67% purity and maintain a stockpile of uranium of 661 pounds.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Since the flavors were allowed to meld for an extended amount of braising time, the thyme, aromatic vegetables, and meat drippings really infused the sauce.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Since 1977, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has prohibited U.S. companies and individuals from bribing foreign officials to gain a business advantage.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
28 Feb. 2025
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In addition, longtime Coral Gables police officer Edwin Pagan III, a deputized DEA agent, was charged in November with playing a supporting role in the conspiracy to bribe Costanzo with tens of thousands of dollars for access to confidential information about drug-trafficking suspects.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Democrats lodged protests throughout the evening, with one member getting kicked out and others holding signs in silent opposition.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Though Los Angeles is a perennial favorite for AEW pay-per-views, Revolution 2025 marks the first time AEW has held a pay-per-view in the Crypto.com Arena.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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