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
The first, titled the Retirement and Personal Savings Protection Act, would prohibit new state personal property taxes.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
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.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
State statute provides that tax collectors are entitled to a commission on all real and tangible personal property taxes collected and remitted.
—Abbey Ajayi, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Two men got out of the car with guns in hand, and pushed the woman against a wall before taking her personal property, police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
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.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
State statute provides that tax collectors are entitled to a commission on all real and tangible personal property taxes collected and remitted.
—Abbey Ajayi, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Two men got out of the car with guns in hand, and pushed the woman against a wall before taking her personal property, police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal property
Noun
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Word was for writing things up.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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But if the Mets don’t start scoring some runs and cleaning things up, there won’t be any games again come October, and owner Steve Cohen, who is in attendence this week at Dodger Stadium, could take action.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wisconsin clearly looked like a fresher team for the first 45 minutes, dominating in both possession time and the shot clock, but Hicks continued to write his incredible story by keeping DU in this one.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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But the lead was short-lived as Matisse Thybulle tied it at 82 on Portland’s next possession.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Herring, who has custody of her two younger children, also brought her clothes and other belongings, the affidavit states.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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Further, renters can protect their belongings with renters insurance.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even though there was some absurd stuff on the show, people did legitimately do things that were outrageous back then.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is distinct from writing that is humorous, the stuff that will give you a wry smile at best.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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