personal property

noun

Definition of personal propertynext
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 Harper has been charged with misdemeanor assault on a government official and injury to personal property, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026 The board will also calculate the amount of wealth subject to the tax using publicly available stock information and private assessments of personal property, such as artwork and jewelry. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Prop 42 would bar retroactive taxes and ban new state taxes on personal property, effectively blocking Prop 40. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Amendment 2 proposes removing the tangible personal property tax for Florida farmers. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal property
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal property
  1. things
  2. possession
  3. belongings
  4. stuff
Noun
  • As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • On the Giants’ final possession, McCarthy threw an interception to Rasul Douglas while targeting Malik Nabers downfield.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Defensive back Anthony Phillip intercepted a Southwest pass with 34 seconds left in the quarter, giving the Tigers possession once again.
    — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of possession
Noun
  • The couple has taken their time tinkering and adjusting the decor, taking a considered approach to collecting and combining their belongings.
    — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Ristick told the resident there was a fire and to remain in bed, rummaged through the resident’s belongings, left and was later apprehended, according to police and a court filing.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of belongings
Noun
  • First, the good stuff … Punter Bradley Pinion hit running back Kaytron Allen for a 46-yard gain on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Dons took a 9-7 lead in set two on Bryn Gardiner’s stuff block, but the Falcons ran off five straight points, three from Decker.
    — Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stuff

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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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