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
As a felon, Tyler is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The Los Angeles County District Attorney charged both Lopez, 21, and Orlando Cuevas, 18, Wednesday with possessing Xanax for sale.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Following the legalization of medical marijuana on Jan. 1, state House and Senate Democratic lawmakers have filed bills to legalize possessing and growing small amounts of marijuana for personal use in the commonwealth.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
How naive of me to expect that those in the public eye would at least pretend to possess tact, diplomacy, magnanimity and graciousness rather than bark and growl like an angry pit bull on a thick clanking chain.
—Louis Balsamo, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The Los Angeles County District Attorney charged both Lopez, 21, and Orlando Cuevas, 18, Wednesday with possessing Xanax for sale.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Following the legalization of medical marijuana on Jan. 1, state House and Senate Democratic lawmakers have filed bills to legalize possessing and growing small amounts of marijuana for personal use in the commonwealth.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
How naive of me to expect that those in the public eye would at least pretend to possess tact, diplomacy, magnanimity and graciousness rather than bark and growl like an angry pit bull on a thick clanking chain.
—Louis Balsamo, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Schools have used the money to recruit and retain educators during the state’s ongoing teacher shortage.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Peter Shane, an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law, told USA TODAY that over the years Congress has given the president authority to move parts of agencies around, but retained veto authority over the changes following the 1930s New Deal.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The family's artisanship has attracted stars like Los Lobos, who own custom guitars made by all three generations of the Delgado family.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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But here’s the difference: Those businesses are owned by the families.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Buckingham Palace has confirmed that President Donald Trump will enjoy an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
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No other female actor in south has ever enjoyed the name and fame as her.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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