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as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
a student who was found to have several overdue library books in his possession
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as in belongings
possessions plural
transportable items that one owns
we packed up all of our possessions and excitedly moved into a new house
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as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
squatters had established possession in the abandoned warehouse
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Recent Examples of possession
Nashville police arrested an 18-year-old shortly after his arrival on a Greyhound bus when he was discovered to have thousands of counterfeit oxycodone pills in his possession, the department said.
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Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
It was also initially reported the student shooter had one rather than two guns in her possession.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
King appreciatively recounts the casualness with which Handel took on grand projects, including the libretto by Jennens, which in 1741 Handel had had in his possession for months before deciding, during an engagement in Dublin, to give it a whirl.
—Bob Blaisdell, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested on weapons charges and was said to be in possession of a gun similar to the one used in the shooting.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
It was also initially reported the student shooter had one rather than two guns in her possession.
—Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
King appreciatively recounts the casualness with which Handel took on grand projects, including the libretto by Jennens, which in 1741 Handel had had in his possession for months before deciding, during an engagement in Dublin, to give it a whirl.
—Bob Blaisdell, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested on weapons charges and was said to be in possession of a gun similar to the one used in the shooting.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possession
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Following a third-quarter report listing gains in funds from operations, occupancy and rents, Simon touted a 6.4 percent year-over-year increase in portfolio traffic on Black Friday weekend, with a 7.1 percent gain at Simon’s malls.David Moin, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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This supply-demand dynamic has driven occupancy, rent growth and tenant retention in retail shopping centers.Mike Hazinski, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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These delicious caps should induce euphoria and relaxation and are also sure to elicit tremendous enjoyment with their 100% Belgian Chocolate formulation and light blueberry flavoring.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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So certain things that would kill in a room are a disservice to the audience.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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So for his entire life, he’s seen rapping as an actual job occupation in the city.Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
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The inaugural Ramallah Art Fair was organized during the Covid-19 pandemic, though by consequence of the occupation, every edition must overcome extraordinary circumstances.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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While it's not expected to snow on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the white stuff from Monday could hang around to give the holiday a festive look.Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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The whole sequence where the Doctor pilots the TARDIS down the motorway while trying to save Donna is edge-of-your-seat stuff.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The study team found at least 98 visible habitations, which shared a similar shape and size to those in Tugunbulak.Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
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Eggleston is being held at the Travis County Jail on charges of murder, burglary of habitation, theft of a firearm and tampering with physical evidence with intent to conceal.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 1 May 2024
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“Possession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possession. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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