as in things
transportable items that one owns
we packed up all of our possessions and excitedly moved into a new house
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Recent Examples of possessions
Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
But the Wolves turned the ball over on nearly 15% of their possessions throughout the season, 11th most in the NBA — not something a team can fix with the wave of a wand.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
But his defensive efficiency (points given up on his watch) slipped to a career worst 120 per 100 possessions.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
This feel like a Merrimack Valley Conference battle that could be decided in the final few possessions.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The offensive line executed very well, Rico Dowdle took advantage of his excessive carries, and head coach Dave Canales stuck with the run, even when down by two possessions.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Rates in major cities like Milan, Paris and New York are at all-time highs, and guests are increasingly prioritizing experiences over possessions.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The historic possessions were later donated to the Smithsonian Institution.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
But the Wolves turned the ball over on nearly 15% of their possessions throughout the season, 11th most in the NBA — not something a team can fix with the wave of a wand.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
But his defensive efficiency (points given up on his watch) slipped to a career worst 120 per 100 possessions.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
This feel like a Merrimack Valley Conference battle that could be decided in the final few possessions.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The offensive line executed very well, Rico Dowdle took advantage of his excessive carries, and head coach Dave Canales stuck with the run, even when down by two possessions.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Rates in major cities like Milan, Paris and New York are at all-time highs, and guests are increasingly prioritizing experiences over possessions.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The historic possessions were later donated to the Smithsonian Institution.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessions
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Generally, taking up space from somebody else’s chair by spreading your belongings around is not considered acceptable on a plane, where individual space is already limited.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Authorities believe the burglary took place before the students could return to collect their belongings, occurring between Thursday and Saturday, according to the outlet.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Possessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessions. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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