POSSESSIONS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

possessions

noun

plural of possession

as in things

transportable items that one owns we packed up all of our possessions and excitedly moved into a new house

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Recent Examples of possessions The Cowboys had three possessions with 21 1/2 minutes left in the second half. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Blaming Ultron for Fiona’s death, Vision deletes his art and possessions. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Most of his success came late in the game with the team trailing by multiple possessions. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The next step is to sell some of their possessions, like her husband’s tools. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Not to be outdone, the 49ers missed a field goal on the ensuing drive, then turned the ball over on their next two possessions. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 After a rapid-fire couple of possessions to open the game — including a two-play touchdown drive from Boise State — the Broncos produced several long scoring drives. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026 The Bears turned the ball over on four straight second-half possessions. — Matt Zahn, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 Chicago turned the ball over on four straight second-half possessions. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Which brings us back to the list of things that lasted longer than Zacharia’s term as White House Press Secretary.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

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Of all the belongings Goyal has collected, Indian and otherwise, a suite of textile paintings from his grandfather offer the most poignant narrative.

— Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Finding unexploded military ordnance in stockpiles of vintage belongings isn't unprecedented.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of belongings

Noun

Even the stuff from the best Japanese markets (and a few chain sushi restaurants) will supply that familiar whiff to varying degrees.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Kate and Hal are mostly enjoying an interlude that Hal thinks is purely romantic, with a bit of work stuff sprinkled on top, and which Kate has designed as more of a half-and-half experience.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

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