as in things
transportable items that one owns
any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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Recent Examples of personal property
Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
Between March 9 and June 23, reporting shows that the county has spent about $9,200 jailing people whose booking charges were only related to camping, storing personal property outdoors and, in some cases, also trespassing.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The man was injured in the attack and robbed of personal property, according to prosecutors.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
The Internal Revenue Code demands that charitable contributions of art, collectibles, and other tangible personal property exceeding certain thresholds must be supported by qualified appraisals conducted by qualified appraisers who meet specific education, experience, and professional standards.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
Between March 9 and June 23, reporting shows that the county has spent about $9,200 jailing people whose booking charges were only related to camping, storing personal property outdoors and, in some cases, also trespassing.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The man was injured in the attack and robbed of personal property, according to prosecutors.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
The Internal Revenue Code demands that charitable contributions of art, collectibles, and other tangible personal property exceeding certain thresholds must be supported by qualified appraisals conducted by qualified appraisers who meet specific education, experience, and professional standards.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal property
Noun
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Shannon tries to ram the trainers with elbows because, yeah, Shannon does those kinds of things.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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That means creative packing, while also keeping things as lightweight as possible to stay mobile.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Protect your property and possessions from fire, theft, and other unexpected perils.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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His record includes larceny, theft, and marijuana possession, the agency said.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Its durable hard shell protects your belongings from rough handling, and the smooth wheels make airport navigation a breeze.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But this stuff is taken personally, and there is also a financial backend here.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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As far as family, kids, wife, all that stuff going on.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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