possessing

verb

Definition of possessingnext
present participle of possess
as in owning
to keep, control, or experience as one's own she possesses a keen insight into people

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Recent Examples of possessing Of course, the idea of anyone actually possessing this power also intoxicated me. — Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025 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 However, amidst this competitive environment, a silver lining emerges for those possessing in-demand skills, particularly in AI and machine learning. — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
  1. owning
  2. having
  3. retaining
  4. enjoying
Verb
  • And then owning our own answers.
    — Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Muppets Disney owning the Muppets is an absolute blessing for Kingdom Hearts.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of owning
Verb
  • And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of having
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of retaining
Verb
  • 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
  • Smart has largely stayed out of the spotlight since then, though paparazzi did once catch him enjoying a meal at the same restaurant as Lopez and then-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez in 2018.
    — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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