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
Inside the club, there is a school of thought that Fati may not possess the physicality required to be part of Flick’s forward line, as the manager wants a lot of high-intensity effort from his attackers — especially off the ball.
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Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
But here’s a teaser of what AI power potential the RTX 50 series will possess.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 15 Jan. 2025
Cryogenic refrigerators require expertise that is possessed by only a handful of companies, most based in the United Kingdom and the EU.
—Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Three days later, he was arrested again, this time for assaulting one of their sons and for possessing a gun while drunk.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
But here’s a teaser of what AI power potential the RTX 50 series will possess.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 15 Jan. 2025
Cryogenic refrigerators require expertise that is possessed by only a handful of companies, most based in the United Kingdom and the EU.
—Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Three days later, he was arrested again, this time for assaulting one of their sons and for possessing a gun while drunk.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possess
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Sometimes, massive fires have multiple origin points, especially amid the sort of weather L.A. has experienced recently, with Santa Ana winds blowing at unusually high speeds.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Even in that drive, the Broncos had a pair of rushing attempts that went for 5 yards or more.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Cable news channels have largely struggled to retain viewership as audiences turn toward streaming services and social media.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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While his future in Los Angeles is uncertain, the Chargers would love to retain the veteran linebacker.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Unlike some other rideshare companies, Alto drivers are direct employees and the company owns the cars, adding to the need to have charging power at close hand.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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TikTok is owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance and was tailored for a global audience.—
Eric Cheung,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Aurora Indica: Woody, herbal, and spicy, perfect for those who enjoy earthy tones.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Plenty of good food, being surrounded by the best music, and a taste of a one-of-a-kind culture for guests to enjoy.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Possess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possess. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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