as in having
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 owning
The Muppets Disney owning the Muppets is an absolute blessing for Kingdom Hearts.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
And then owning our own answers.
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There have been discussions centered on private equity possibly purchasing stakes in conferences and venture capitalists owning majority shares of college athletic programs.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Behind the scenes Riot Platforms is engaged in both the mining of bitcoin, as well as owning and operating its own mining facilities.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Our recommendation is to get ahead of this narrative, owning any misconceptions and addressing them head on.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
An exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South reveals the fragility of legacy and the significance of owning land.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
However, owning the account wasn’t his main priority.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
And then owning our own answers.
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There have been discussions centered on private equity possibly purchasing stakes in conferences and venture capitalists owning majority shares of college athletic programs.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Behind the scenes Riot Platforms is engaged in both the mining of bitcoin, as well as owning and operating its own mining facilities.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Our recommendation is to get ahead of this narrative, owning any misconceptions and addressing them head on.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
An exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South reveals the fragility of legacy and the significance of owning land.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
However, owning the account wasn’t his main priority.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owning
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And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Of course, the idea of anyone actually possessing this power also intoxicated me.Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Dalziel was charged with, and later pleaded guilty to, 11 copyright offenses for selling items without a license from the owner, one count of transferring criminal property, and three counts of acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
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More than half of Wall Street analysts maintain a hold rating on the stock, with nearly a third retaining a sell or underweight rating, according to FactSet.Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
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The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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For now, however, the locker room is enjoying the feeling of winning for the first time in more than 10 weeks.Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Owning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owning. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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