Synonyms of have
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as in to possess 
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as in to accept
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as in to produce
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as in to deceive
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as in to experience
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as in to allow
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as in to bribe
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as in to hold
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as in to must
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as in owned
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as in accepted
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as in produced
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as in deceived
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as in experienced
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as in allowed
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as in bribed
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as in held
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as in money
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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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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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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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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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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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as in accepted
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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as in produced
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in deceived
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 experienced
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 allowed
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 bribed
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in held
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 have
Thania Garcia, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Marriott Bonvoy members had exclusive access to attend six different BBMAs performances through Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
In campus housing, some experts fear a caste system
Still, some observers fear the wide range of college housing charges perpetuates a system of haves and have-nots.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Alexander-Walker had so much to learn in Utah – a new system, new teammates and coaches.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Swift has a total of 49 trophies, surpassing Drake for the most all-time wins.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Marriott Bonvoy members had exclusive access to attend six different BBMAs performances through Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Alabama attorneys said those who were made inactive have until 2028 to update their voter registration status by providing additional documentation.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
In campus housing, some experts fear a caste system
Still, some observers fear the wide range of college housing charges perpetuates a system of haves and have-nots.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
Verb
The Sharks have had William Eklund, Dellandrea, Mikael Granlund, and Goodrow as left-wingers alongside Celebrini with varying degrees of success.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Alexander-Walker had so much to learn in Utah – a new system, new teammates and coaches.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
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Friends and neighbors worried that these rumors could attract dangerous young ruffians who might harm them and steal the money.Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Tafoya said that the individual agreed to protect his job and assist him financially in exchange for the money.Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Symbolic capitalists—academics, commentators, lawyers, consultants—manipulate words or data rather than making things with their hands.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hosted by the Consulates General of Korea and Japan, the event brought together Korean and Japanese startups with Silicon Valley venture capitalists—about 120 people total—to exchange ideas and experiences.Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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And there are two deep pockets at the sides, which give it a stylish appearance and keep your hands cozy.Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the two deep pockets are great for keeping essentials close by.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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