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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Pressing less, fewer long spells of possession, quicker to work the ball through the thirds.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Reports have emerged of individuals quitting their jobs, selling possessions, and even pulling children out of school in preparation for the event.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Witnesses claimed that after France’s embarrassing loss to Haiti, the French government retaliated by confiscating Ferdinand’s belongings and abandoning the child to an orphanage.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Vera Bradley Outlet Ultralight Convertible Crossbody This versatile purse can be worn as a crossbody, sling, or shoulder bag, and the interior has two slip pouches and one zipped pocket to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flustered by the breaking stuff from Cleveland starter Gavin Williams and equally hapless against the Guardians bullpen, the Tigers did little outside of a Riley Greene home run and an RBI double from Wenceel Perez to mount an attack.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos offense rarely runs the stuff right now that the Broncos defense can’t defend.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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