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  • present participle of have.

having

ADJECTIVE
retaining
Synonyms
STRONG
accommodating arresting cherishing commemorating confining embracing employing engaging hiring holding keeping owning possessing preserving remembering reserving restraining saving securing seizing suppressing sustaining taking treasuring withholding working
WEAK
holding back
ADJECTIVE
unconspicuous
Synonyms
WEAK
camouflaged concealed dim faint hidden indistinct insignificant low-key low-profile modest muted obscure ordinary plain quiet retiring secretive shy soft-pedalled subtle tenuous unassuming unemphatic unnoticeable unobtrusive unostentatious
ADJECTIVE
unnoticeable
Synonyms
STRONG
unobtrusive
WEAK
camouflaged concealed dim faint hidden indistinct insignificant low-key low-profile modest muted obscure ordinary plain quiet retiring secretive shy soft-pedalled subtle tenuous unassuming unconspicuous unemphatic unostentatious
NOUN
enjoyment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
indulgence
STRONG
advantage benefit exercise ownership spending using
Antonyms
STRONG
disadvantage hindrance loss
WEAK
displeasure dissatisfaction lack misery need sorrow unhappiness want woe
NOUN
ownership
Synonyms
STRONGEST
control holding partnership property purchase takeover
STRONG
buying claim cut deed dominion end hand occupancy piece proprietorship purchasing residence slice tenancy tenure title
WEAK
possessorship proprietary rights
Antonyms
STRONG
lease renting
NOUN
proprietorship
Synonyms
STRONG
buying claim control cut deed dominion end hand holding occupancy partnership piece possession property purchase purchasing residence slice takeover tenancy tenure title
WEAK
possessorship proprietary rights
Antonyms
STRONG
whole

Example Sentences

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He compares it to having detailed Google Maps information while planning a route.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The thing is, Pratt made some strong points about the inefficiencies of L.A.’s political status quo and the outrage that is having tens of thousands of people live on our streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It went on to say that it "regrets having any employees interact with Epstein in any way".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Not having an opinion on SpaceX is going to cost you.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“You know I hate having to remind you. But.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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