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as in to possess
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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as in to accept
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
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as in to allow
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
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as in money
a wealthy person
a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots
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Recent Examples of have
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
The beer should have a dark black appearance and malty, roasty, coffee- or chocolate-like first taste with an aftertaste that can range from dry bitter to creamy sweet.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2024
The Alabama attorneys said those who were made inactive have until 2028 to update their voter registration status by providing additional documentation.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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The soft paint color has a spa-like effect while the beadboard brings in a subtle linear pattern and an extra layer of visual interest.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
The beer should have a dark black appearance and malty, roasty, coffee- or chocolate-like first taste with an aftertaste that can range from dry bitter to creamy sweet.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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However, rumors that the derelict mansion in the video was Jordan’s have since been debunked.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2024
The Alabama attorneys said those who were made inactive have until 2028 to update their voter registration status by providing additional documentation.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
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Cryogenic refrigerators require expertise that is possessed by only a handful of companies, most based in the United Kingdom and the EU.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Three days later, he was arrested again, this time for assaulting one of their sons and for possessing a gun while drunk.Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests that validation helps people feel understood and accepted, and can even defuse intense emotions.Angela Haupt, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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For example, an iPhone user may be asked to reply yes (Y) or no (N) to accept a delivery.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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She’s been invited to sit front row at Saint Laurent, which produced the movie and dressed her for several of her events.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Each student designer produced 12 ensembles featured some traditional as well as creative ideas featuring sustainability and inspired designs regarding self-care and mental health.Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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These include data poisoning, where training datasets are manipulated to compromise models, and adversarial attacks, which involve subtle input changes to deceive AI systems.Piyush Ranjan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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And unless my eyes deceive me, the shine is turned up to 11 thanks to shimmer in her middle part.Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this week, after experiencing discomfort from rolling his ankle, MRI results revealed Watson re-ruptured his Achilles tendon.Zach Powell, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Haiti has been experiencing political turmoil and gang violence, and some 200,000 of its citizens are protected from removal under T.P.S. until early 2026.Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Experts say this allows children to explore their gender and determine the appropriate course of action.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Dolphins defense quietly put together an impressive season, finishing in the top 10 in total yards and points allowed.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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What to Know In 2020, amid the U.S. presidential election, Smirnov falsely told his FBI handler that Burisma officials had bribed then-Vice President Biden and his son Hunter.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bollier was denied the opportunity to interrogate this further in court, and in an archived article from The Scotsman, alleges that the FBI tried to bribe him to stick to a specific story.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2025
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As for 100 Vail Road, Tye Stockton of Compass holds the listing.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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The former Unilever executive assumed a title previously held by Chanel co-owner Alain Wertheimer, who became global executive chair of the company.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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