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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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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Recent Examples of have
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Amenities Many properties have a pool, and all include a fitness center.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
While that could boost earnings, Levi could face weaker sales in the coming months as consumers digest higher gas prices and consider pulling back on nice-to-haves like new clothes.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Mary Janes are having a major moment, but most pairs don’t exactly love your feet back.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Amenities Many properties have a pool, and all include a fitness center.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Noun
As federal political priorities shift towards deregulation and massive funding cuts — like the recent $600 million reduction for California and three other states — the gap between the health-haves and have-nots is becoming a chasm.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
While that could boost earnings, Levi could face weaker sales in the coming months as consumers digest higher gas prices and consider pulling back on nice-to-haves like new clothes.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
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Mars, however, lost most of its global magnetic field billions of years ago and today possesses only a much weaker, patchier magnetic environment formed when the solar wind interacts directly with the planet’s thin upper atmosphere.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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But the natural skills which birds have possessed for millions of years give an idea of what future drones will be able to do.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The Justice Department hasn’t formed the five-member commission that will decide on payout criteria, so there has been no money paid out yet or claims accepted.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Missouri lawmakers slashed funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library free book program from $6 million to $2 million, meaning the state will no longer accept new children into the literacy program starting July 1.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The second highest waste generator that year, Tesla’s plant in Fremont, produced 115,136 pounds of MMA waste, by comparison, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Keeping with the old school vibe, the band pulled in old friends Joe Gittleman (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish) to produce.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The strategists also warned a thin market, suddenly being moved by a large trader, can deceive the market’s outcome.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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In 2023, Newsom announced California's landmark lawsuit against major oil companies, accusing them of deceiving the public about climate change and linking fossil fuel emissions to worsening heat waves, droughts and devastating wildfires.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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While Monaco’s most familiar draws remain high-octane, glitzy events like the Formula One Grand Prix and the Yacht Show, there are quieter ways to experience this tiny principality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Aachen and Spruce Meadows are both on grass, in vast arenas with tens of thousands of spectators, which benefits experienced horses with a big pair of lungs and a calm demeanor.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Avila-Siqueiros was silencing the Warner bats, allowing just four walks and an error in the first five innings.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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In 2022, veteran homicide detective Phong Tran was accused of bribing a witness in a murder case and then lying about it.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Evidence later surfaced that Judge Frank Wilson had been bribed.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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On the river, two 10-metre canoes are strapped together, holding a truck and powered by a single outboard motor.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Trump has held a dozen meetings his Cabinet so far in his second term, but Wednesday was supposed to be his first at Camp David, a compound built in 1938 that past presidents have turned to engage in diplomacy with foreign leaders.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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