possessing

ADJECTIVE

occupying

Synonyms

STRONG

commanding controlling covering holding maintaining obtaining owning permeating pervading placed posted remaining residing resting sitting situated staying tenanting

WEAK

assigned to living in settled on taking up

Antonyms

WEAK

gone leaving removing

ADJECTIVE

retaining

Synonyms

STRONG

accommodating arresting cherishing commemorating confining embracing employing engaging having hiring holding keeping owning preserving remembering reserving restraining saving securing seizing suppressing sustaining taking treasuring withholding working

WEAK

holding back

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The government did not allege that he was intoxicated while possessing the firearm, that he was addicted to marijuana, that he had ever threatened anyone, or that his gun ownership had resulted in any danger.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

OutKick — the Fox-affiliated sports site — breathlessly covered the octagon girls’ new red, white and blue outfits, describing them as possessing “American glamour.”

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

While body armor is legal for most Americans to own, felons with a history of violence are barred from possessing it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Matt's legacy in football will be as a trailblazing coach who delivered charming and funny interviews, as well as possessing a terrific ability to uncover and nurture young talent.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The demon walked upright, possessing three arms, three legs, and three tails.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

possessing

Example Sentences

Related Words