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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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If Allen possesses a cogent political philosophy, it appears to be that of by-the-book mainstream liberalism.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Beyond daraxonrasib, it possesses a pipeline of mutation-specific programs in lung and colorectal cancer, and combination trials already under way that could extend the franchise for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

However, it also wants to send "a continuous signal that it possesses a fundamentally different deterrent posture from Iran's".

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The column contends that while Becerra possesses impressive credentials and accomplishments, voters select leaders based on personality and emotional energy rather than demonstrated competence alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“No, the great pity is that although Lyra possesses the alethiometer itself, there’s no means of reading it whatsoever,” he said.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman