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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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He turned the ball over trying to connect with Deandre Ayton on the next possession, reaching immediately for his lower back after the pass went awry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Similarly, young people on social media are drawn to tales of demon possession, even if they might not align with the politics of the people who are making this stuff up.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 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

"One of which is in my possession now."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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