- present tense form of possess (3rd person singular).
possesses
Example Sentences
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Researchers, including Dr. Marcus Lower from Swinburne University of Technology, investigated this long-standing quantum mystery by studying a magnetar, a rare type of neutron star that possesses the strongest magnetic fields known in the universe.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
What Huestis wants to see is whether an intern possesses, or can pick up, the instincts to work in a hospital setting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Rhea Seehorn possesses what Vince Gilligan calls “Jumbotron face.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"We have executed multiple successful operations across combatant commands while ensuring the US military possesses a deep arsenal of capabilities to protect our people and our interests," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
I imagine a mother as a woman who, first and foremost, possesses a great deal of tact, especially toward her adolescent children, and not one who, like Momsy, pokes fun at me when I cry.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
