Thesaurus results for PLAT

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noun (1)

Definition of plat

as in braid

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together a plat of lace

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plat

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noun (2)

as in tract

a small area of usually open land each settler was granted a plat to farm

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as in property

a small piece of land that is developed or available for development plans to build a shopping center on the last undeveloped plat in town

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plat

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verb

as in to braid

to form into a braid plat yarn into a cord

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Recent Examples of plat

Noun

The Project Ember site plan closely aligns with the location of a 153-acre plat that was conditionally approved by the Fort Worth City Planning Commission in mid-August. — Emily Holshouser august 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 The Olathe City Council approved a final plat for the development Tuesday. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Verb

Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026 The Boise architecture firm, which filed the preliminary materials for the Black Cat site in March, filed an application with the city in August to correct the lapse and get the site platted. — Rose Evans september 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plat

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plat

Noun

Instead of channeling the Addams family through Wednesday’s braids or Morticia’s sleek, pin-straight hair, as she’s done before, Ortega opted for a ’70s ponytail that feels more in line with the trend cycle this season.

— María Diez, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2026
Lawrence was photographed doing the three-finger salute on Tuesday’s election day in New York City, also sporting a braid like her beloved former character of Katniss.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of braid

Noun

The human vocal motor cortex comprises subregions that drive movements in discrete parts of the vocal tract, such as the tongue, jaw, and lips.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Change has been constant for the concept, which promises to bring new businesses to one of the last open tracts in the Barber Valley’s development plan.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of tract

Noun

The Russian missiles that hit overnight across the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, damaged homes and commercial properties, triggering new power and water outages, national and city authorities said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Eco effort The property holds Green Key certification and runs initiatives such as rainwater collection for irrigation, reduction of single-use plastics, composting partnerships, and sustainable sourcing of food and beverages.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of property

Noun

Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués.

— Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
Lola wore a lace beach dress by Away That Day over a white bikini, before changing into a crochet Reformation number for one final hurrah at legendary nightlife institution Pikes.

— Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of lace

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Brett Baty will get plenty of at-bats by continuing to move around the field playing in the infield and outfield.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Cousins played so well — his 20 touchdown passes are second only to Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow’s 23 — that Kubiak wasn’t in a hurry to take the 38-year-old off the field, even though the move was inevitable.

— Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of field

Noun

Complimentary shuttle service within the resort's expansive grounds ensures effortless exploration between dining venues, beaches, and activities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The team will examine whether such aircraft could operate with fewer airport facilities and less ground support.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

For the West Palm Beach Wynwood, Furst and his partners have assembled more than 90 parcels along North Railroad Avenue to build the new neighborhood.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
The project will convert unused platforms originally built for mail and parcels into passenger platforms that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026