has

Definition of has
present tense third-person singular of have
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as in undergoes
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it had a great time at the party had three operations on her leg

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of has Yash also has the Sony film, Ramayana, coming out globally November 6. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Garcia has also been nominated for an Oscar and Warren famously has been nominated for 17 competitive Academy Awards, but has yet to win one. Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Measuring waist circumference has the advantage of not requiring specialized equipment, so patients can keep track at home. Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 That retrofit, which has a cost estimate of $350 million to $450 million, aims to make the 57-year-old bridge safe during earthquakes and better prepared for ship collisions like one that took down a major bridge in Baltimore two years ago. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 Smith said the suspect has two TikTok accounts and one Instagram account. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Despite its name, the tennis necklace has nothing to do with the sport itself. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 While this unfolds, Rebecca is trying to carve out some quality time with Matthijs via a quickie in her office that Ted has the bad timing to interrupt. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 Which time-share back has the best chance to break free of his constraints? Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for has
Verb
  • Geoff Wilson, a 2001 UF graduate from Sarasota, owns the only one printed.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox, reportedly sold 40% of Premier League club Liverpool to a consortium that includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Jane understands that calling Bunny out is a social and professional transgression, but her decision to do it anyway is ultimately an invitation for redemption, which Bunny accepts.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The organization also accepts pet supplies and monetary donations.
    Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • The California facility was converted from a former joint venture automobile plant into Tesla’s primary early manufacturing hub and produces multiple models.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Gemini creates a diagnostic quiz, identifies knowledge gaps, and produces shorter lessons around them.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.
    Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The fundraiser was created to help the couple cover medical bills, living expenses and other costs as Lloyd undergoes treatment.
    sameen, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Matthew undergoes periodic brain scans, which are a nerve-wracking time for his parents.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • Robot depth vision The new stereo vision algorithm allows humanoid robots to calculate depth using a camera arrangement that more closely mimics human vision.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Uber is rolling out a live video feature that allows parents and guardians to view their teen’s ride in real time.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.
    Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • San Bruno’s 1-million-cubic-foot facility alone holds more than 750,000 immigration case files, many of which document Asian American and Pacific Islander history on the West Coast.
    Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Ivan’s room feels practically airless, his face obscured in shadows, or captured in hazy side profiles, as Anica’s bright, concerned gaze holds the frame’s focus.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Has.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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