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as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
a student who was found to have several overdue library books in his possession
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as in belongings
possessions plural
transportable items that one owns
we packed up all of our possessions and excitedly moved into a new house
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as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
squatters had established possession in the abandoned warehouse
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Recent Examples of possession
The most successful business owners avoid possessions that create ongoing work.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Payette police said further federal charges of possession and manufacturing of a destructive device are pending while the FBI completes its investigation.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
Clubfoot, also of Zuni, faces additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to the news release.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
The Aztecs regressed, allowing 14 possessions to tick inside 10 seconds on the 30-second shot clock and managing just four points from them.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Payette police said further federal charges of possession and manufacturing of a destructive device are pending while the FBI completes its investigation.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
Clubfoot, also of Zuni, faces additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, use of a firearm during a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to the news release.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
The Aztecs regressed, allowing 14 possessions to tick inside 10 seconds on the 30-second shot clock and managing just four points from them.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possession
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The tour’s launch in Stockholm turned the Swedish capital into a hive of activity, with hotel occupancy spiking 94.6% during her stay.Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Limited availability of good real estate has helped Simon to keep rents and occupancy levels high.David Moin, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Here are few things fantasy managers should keep an eye on heading into 2025.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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In contrast, the number of cleaners and janitors remained stable, indicating that frontline service occupations were not significantly affected.London School of Economics, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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But Poilievre’s endorsement of the occupation of Ottawa by a convoy of truckers during the pandemic—unpopular in the country, but popular in his party—was seen as pandering of a kind and had a note of Foxy demagoguery about it that was largely new to Canada.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Her own childhood could have been the stuff of an Audiard movie.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Make sure to get a good sear on the beef tips in the skillet, and don't skimp on the sour cream. get the recipe 03 of 21 Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The study team found at least 98 visible habitations, which shared a similar shape and size to those in Tugunbulak.Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
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Eggleston is being held at the Travis County Jail on charges of murder, burglary of habitation, theft of a firearm and tampering with physical evidence with intent to conceal.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 1 May 2024
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“Possession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possession. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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