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Definitions

possession

[puh-zesh-uhn] / pəˈzɛʃ ən /
NOUN
control, ownership
Synonyms
STRONGEST
custody
STRONG
dominion hold occupancy occupation proprietary proprietorship retention tenancy tenure title
WEAK
possessorship proprietary rights
Antonyms
WEAK
lack need want
NOUN
something owned; property
Synonyms
STRONG
accessories appointments appurtenances assets baggage belongings chattels effects equipment estate fixtures furnishings furniture goods impedimenta paraphernalia province settlement territory things trappings tricks wealth
WEAK
real estate tangibles
Antonyms
WEAK
lack need want

Example Sentences

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Bradford failed to deal with McDonnell's audacious kick chase as the Rhinos forward raced in to dot down before the hosts could regain possession.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He didn’t waste any time easing into the game, chasing down Donovan Mitchell for a block on the opening possession.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The belt is in the state’s possession, and Reed has offered to pay for the cost of the test.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Wales enjoyed plenty of possession but left an alarming amount of space behind for the likes of Jeremy Doku, who cut loose at Cardiff City Stadium.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

So Felix pushed the ball up the court full-speed on every possession.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.