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as in to possess
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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2
as in to accept
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
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3
as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
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as in to allow
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
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as in money
a wealthy person
a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots
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Recent Examples of have
Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
And that’s a dangerous quality for a team like the Panthers to have — underdogs, but at home.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Hardy led the way in rushing with 138 yards and a have-to-see-it-to-believe-it touchdown.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, drivers who routinely leave their vehicles on busy streets overnight are naturally more likely to have their cars damaged or stolen.
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Shoppers will buy the must haves for their kids, but the ‘nice-to-haves’ for themselves?
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Fetty pleaded guilty in 2022 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess cocaine across state lines.—
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Myers pleaded guilty in May 2025 to one count each of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute near a school and illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug crime.—
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The restaurant is busy preparing for a big night of food and drinks, and is no longer accepting reservations due to high demand, instead going with a first-come-first-served policy.—
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Unlike conventional recycling systems, the process accepts mixed plastic waste.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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The batteries are also expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper to produce than existing lithium-ion packs.—
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To keep the most vulnerable safe, Ivan has to decide to confront the soldiers or deceive them at the potential cost of his life.—
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Relying Too Much On Garbage Disposals Though the name may be deceiving, garbage disposals aren’t actually designed to dispose of all garbage.—
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Just about every corner of North America has experienced a super-sized helping of continentality in this winter’s weather.—
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For most fans, bringing home a souvenir from a live sporting event is one of the most exciting things to experience.—
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These platforms display prices and coverages side by side, allowing drivers to spot differences that may not be clear at first glance.—
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Neutrality allowed the nation to build strength, expand westward, and avoid the ideological contagions sweeping the continent.—
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There's no shame in a little bit of bribing to get the job done!—
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After a seven-week trial, Lopez was convicted in March 2023, along with the sports marketing firm Full Play Group, of participating in a scheme to bribe South American soccer officials.—
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Miami’s first Black Art Basel exhibit was held at the Lyric Theater.—
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He was tagged and pictured holding a skull on the group page, ABC 6 reported.—
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“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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