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 requirement by insurers to provide receipts to prove losses of furniture, clothing and other personal property became a bone of contention soon after the fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and elsewhere that killed at least 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures.
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Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The council voted 5-0 to approve a resolution for the economic revitalization area, real property tax deductions and personal property tax deductions.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 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, 30 Jan. 2026
Commercial, industrial and personal property owners can proceed directly to the Michigan Tax Tribunal if preferred.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The council voted 5-0 to approve a resolution for the economic revitalization area, real property tax deductions and personal property tax deductions.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 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, 30 Jan. 2026
Commercial, industrial and personal property owners can proceed directly to the Michigan Tax Tribunal if preferred.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal property
Noun
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Until these two things occur, basic accountability and justice will remain out of reach.—
Amy Wallace,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spurs were set up in a 5-3-2 formation out of possession, but looked vulnerable defensively throughout.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The two connected on another pick-and-roll play a few possessions later as Edmonds put TCU ahead 30-23 with a layup.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Simply load up your car with your belongings and let Amtrak do the hard part lifting.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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To think of an unhoused person’s meager belongings ending up in a dumpster!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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During the recent craft barbecue revival, cooks first mastered their meat-smoking methods then turned to the stuff served alongside.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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