as in owning
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possessing
Of course, the idea of anyone actually possessing this power also intoxicated me.
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Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Dalziel was charged with, and later pleaded guilty to, 11 copyright offenses for selling items without a license from the owner, one count of transferring criminal property, and three counts of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
However, amidst this competitive environment, a silver lining emerges for those possessing in-demand skills, particularly in AI and machine learning.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
But Anderson was the real deal, possessing genuine culinary technique.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
They’re regarded as a poor compromise between a sedan and an SUV that tend to do nothing particularly well, and are often ridiculed for selling the idea of off-road capability without actually possessing that capability.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
And, while in prison, he was convicted of possessing a weapon in a November 2019 incident, which resulted in another five-year prison sentence, though it was served concurrently with the other sentence.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024
The empty possessions helped lead to the Panthers possessing the ball for just 18 minutes and 49 seconds, the lowest time of possession total in their history.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Under his bill, those convicted of possessing a small amount of cannabis would be guilty of a summary offense and face a fine not exceeding $100, with no possibility of incarceration.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Dalziel was charged with, and later pleaded guilty to, 11 copyright offenses for selling items without a license from the owner, one count of transferring criminal property, and three counts of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
However, amidst this competitive environment, a silver lining emerges for those possessing in-demand skills, particularly in AI and machine learning.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
But Anderson was the real deal, possessing genuine culinary technique.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
They’re regarded as a poor compromise between a sedan and an SUV that tend to do nothing particularly well, and are often ridiculed for selling the idea of off-road capability without actually possessing that capability.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
And, while in prison, he was convicted of possessing a weapon in a November 2019 incident, which resulted in another five-year prison sentence, though it was served concurrently with the other sentence.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024
The empty possessions helped lead to the Panthers possessing the ball for just 18 minutes and 49 seconds, the lowest time of possession total in their history.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Under his bill, those convicted of possessing a small amount of cannabis would be guilty of a summary offense and face a fine not exceeding $100, with no possibility of incarceration.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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And then owning our own answers.Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Muppets Disney owning the Muppets is an absolute blessing for Kingdom Hearts.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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More than half of Wall Street analysts maintain a hold rating on the stock, with nearly a third retaining a sell or underweight rating, according to FactSet.Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Smart has largely stayed out of the spotlight since then, though paparazzi did once catch him enjoying a meal at the same restaurant as Lopez and then-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez in 2018.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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