as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
remarkably poised and possessed in the midst of all the turmoil
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possessed
Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
The latest franchise sequel also features a cameo from Linda Blair, who played the possessed Regan, the daughter of Burstyn's Chris MacNeil in William Friedkin's original film.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
Big Think, 25 Dec. 2024
Lathrop’s team found a company outside Prague, where much of the movie was shot, that still possessed 200-year-old molds to make little glass ornaments for the tabletop tree.
—Mike Calia, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The period horror film, which hits theaters this weekend, stars David Dastmalchian as the host of a Johnny Carson-era late-night talk show who invites a possessed guest to boost ratings on Halloween night.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
The latest franchise sequel also features a cameo from Linda Blair, who played the possessed Regan, the daughter of Burstyn's Chris MacNeil in William Friedkin's original film.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
Verb
In a big, Milky Way-sized galaxy, there are hundreds of billions of stars today, and even back in the early stages of the Universe, their predecessors still possessed hundreds of millions to billions of stars.
—Big Think, 25 Dec. 2024
Lathrop’s team found a company outside Prague, where much of the movie was shot, that still possessed 200-year-old molds to make little glass ornaments for the tabletop tree.
—Mike Calia, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessed
Adjective
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Being intentional about staying calm and composed projects confidence without saying a word.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Brooklyn native became the new IBF super lightweight champion with a composed and masterful boxing performance to defeat Liam Paro (25-1) on Saturday night in Puerto Rico.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Yet there are other objects — a vase owned by a friend, say, or a book that a loved one once gave us — that are imbued with a near-mystic power for us.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Stumbling blocks in Germany include the contention by streaming giants that they would be forced to make non-economically sustainable investments, and also the fact that many German production companies are owned by broadcasters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Razor Crest's heavy laser cannons could tear through most small and medium-sized ships, but its best quality was its size, providing ample space for collected bounties and acting as mobile living quarters for our chromed Mandalorian bounty hunter.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Nobody asked me, but might there be another book of collected writings by Dan Rodricks in the future?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Current conditions are more favorable, with calmer winds allowing the fire department’s helicopters to carry out water drops throughout the night, Kelliher said.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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The multicolored stone walls that encompass the wood-burning feature are carried over from the great room to the kitchen as well as other parts of the house, providing a calm cohesiveness.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Located on the state’s southeastern coast, just 30 minutes north of glitzy West Palm Beach, Jupiter enjoys a slower, more serene pace that’s perfect for lazy days of relaxing with a view of the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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The effect is often serene and soothing, even when busy, stuttering electronic beats occasionally enter the mix.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Possessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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