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possesses

VERB

have or obtain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire carry enjoy maintain occupy own retain seize

STRONG

bear control corner dominate grab hog hold

WEAK

be blessed with be born with be endowed with corner the market get hands on get hold of have to name latch on to lock up sit on take over take possession

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail free lack let go lose need release surrender yield

STRONG

abandon forsake

WEAK

dispossess miss not have

Example Sentences

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To replace a legendary producer like Simon, Weiss appointed Nick Bilton, a former tech columnist and documentary filmmaker who possesses no traditional broadcast journalism experience.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Yes, outwardly, Lamb is, as Herron writes, a “sentient grease stain,” but Oldman believes he possesses a “strong moral and ethical compass.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Kang also owns Lyon, who Barcelona beat in Saturday's final, and will know all too well what qualities Putellas possesses and the heights she can help London City reach.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Yet he possesses an uncanny knack for actually hitting the ball straight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Of course her load is heavy; these bags contain everything she possesses in the world.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline