- present tense form of possess (3rd person singular).
possesses
Example Sentences
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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
Although the agency possesses broad authority to issue market-monitoring requests, these lenders generally fall below its $10 billion supervisory threshold and therefore are not ordinarily subject to this level of scrutiny.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Another reason she might be withholding guidance is that she possesses some narcissistic tendencies, Smith says.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Behind his glasses and striking outfit he possesses an imposing bald forehead and the huge, triangular upper body of a comic-book bully.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
