as in had
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
we own a modest house and an equally modest car
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Recent Examples of owned
Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.
—Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Several suits, guns and other personal items previously owned by former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, who received a 15-year prison sentence in October after pleading guilty to 27 felony charges, will be auctioned off on New Year's Day.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
This recipe is owned by chef Pati Jinich and was shared with Fox News Digital.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Ways to celebrate include treating yourself to clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, fine leather goods and eating sushi formerly owned by celebrities — like the two do on the show.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Atkins was listed as a director at three different offshore entities either owned or affiliated with the Humphreys family.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
This is a common feature of civil law systems, granting one party the right to use and profit from property owned by another.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The dispute centers around charters owned by Stewart-Haas Racing, which has decided to downsize, leaving three charters on the market.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The tiny restaurant, owned by Alexis Carbajal and Juan Ayala, makes a mouthwatering pernil plate.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.
—Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Several suits, guns and other personal items previously owned by former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, who received a 15-year prison sentence in October after pleading guilty to 27 felony charges, will be auctioned off on New Year's Day.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
This recipe is owned by chef Pati Jinich and was shared with Fox News Digital.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Ways to celebrate include treating yourself to clothes, fragrances, massages, mimosas, fine leather goods and eating sushi formerly owned by celebrities — like the two do on the show.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Atkins was listed as a director at three different offshore entities either owned or affiliated with the Humphreys family.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
This is a common feature of civil law systems, granting one party the right to use and profit from property owned by another.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The dispute centers around charters owned by Stewart-Haas Racing, which has decided to downsize, leaving three charters on the market.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owned
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Pepper in some vests and leather blazers, and Phillips had a collection of pieces that felt true to Dylan's spirit.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Though the looks were (not surprisingly) all-black, Phillips had fun exploring how Cash’s personal style bled into Dylan’s this time around.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Mikey’s got a possessed toilet, a rotten floor, a delivery guy with a net-30 billing schedule, and insufficient staff.Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 June 2024
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The two-hour runtime and slow boil storytelling make the full unveiling of Linda Blair’s possessed, demonic Regan all the more devastating, providing a horror monster whose salvation is all too easy to root for.Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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Though Grohl retained a divorce attorney just before his September announcement, the former Nirvana drummer had stopped working with the person in November and remained committed to trying to work things out, according to reports.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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They are also believed to have retained access to much of their billion-dollar fortune.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a rare show that’s enjoyed — and embraced as cool — across a wide range of ages and audiences, with a high-energy pace, electronic music and an engaging kind of crowd interaction.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Owned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owned. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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