as in to have
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 own
In addition, Reif Ehrlich says sports advertising continues to be a positive for Disney, which owns ESPN.
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 July 2025
Kansas State has beaten the Jayhawks 16 straight times, but Missouri owns a razor-thin advantage in the Border War.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
One of the biggest challenges of owning white clothes is maintaining their whiteness.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The former carpet warehouse was already outfitted with car lifts — that Tires, Etc. location (Mr. Gerben owns several) was going to expand — and Gillis paid out of pocket to build out the rest of the set.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 July 2025
Kansas State has beaten the Jayhawks 16 straight times, but Missouri owns a razor-thin advantage in the Border War.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
One of the biggest challenges of owning white clothes is maintaining their whiteness.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The former carpet warehouse was already outfitted with car lifts — that Tires, Etc. location (Mr. Gerben owns several) was going to expand — and Gillis paid out of pocket to build out the rest of the set.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for own
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Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Marvel at Nocturnal Birdlife Across the United Kingdom The United Kingdom may not possess the towering megafauna found across Asia and Africa, but according to Adventure Tours UK Co-Founder Claire Copeman, there’s plenty of captivating wildlife to encounter across Great Britain during the night.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Schools have used the money to recruit and retain educators during the state’s ongoing teacher shortage.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Peter Shane, an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law, told USA TODAY that over the years Congress has given the president authority to move parts of agencies around, but retained veto authority over the changes following the 1930s New Deal.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Despite a relative quiet that has now lasted quite a long time, Radiohead is enjoying a particularly exciting period on the Billboard charts as one of its decades-old tracks goes viral.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Serving breakfast, an all-day menu, and dinner, everything can also be ordered directly to your room or enjoyed in the communal terrace dining space.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Own.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/own. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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