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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
plans to build a shopping center on the last undeveloped plat in town
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Later in the meeting, the council also approved the preliminary plat, site plan review and rezoning for the new Chanhassen Civic Campus project in a 5-0 vote.
—Noah Mitchell, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2024
Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Much of the property, which TCU already owns, is being platted into larger lots by the city, an effort which will need to be completed before any projects move forward.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Gazebo opens Wednesday, June 11 and will offer a three course menu with a small plat, large plate, and a signature dessert for $80 per person.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Later in the meeting, the council also approved the preliminary plat, site plan review and rezoning for the new Chanhassen Civic Campus project in a 5-0 vote.
—Noah Mitchell, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
Everybody knew about the platting requirement and it was swept under the rug.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Much of the property, which TCU already owns, is being platted into larger lots by the city, an effort which will need to be completed before any projects move forward.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plat
braid
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For her second wedding in 1964, Elizabeth Taylor wore a marigold yellow chiffon baby doll dress — her hair braided down her back and strewn with flowers.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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What’s more, the braiding design creates an easy focal point for the eye to travel, which can add a layer of good storytelling to your space.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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“Plat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plat. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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