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

In addition to the micro-hospital, the preliminary plat would allow for two more lots — one intended for open space or storm-drain facilities and the other possibly for a future retail or restaurant development, the letter said. — Rose Evans july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 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

The former first lady wore her braids pulled into a high ponytail, with several pieces framing her face.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Most of the brand’s launch campaigns have featured a range of straight, wavy, curly, and coily types; in 2024, its AirWash Dry Shampoo launch campaign included a model with braids.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of braid

Noun

This insight could lead to more accurate care for those with urinary tract symptoms.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Although Salmonella primarily originates in the intestinal tracts of people and animals, including insects and birds, the bacterium is commonly found in the environment.

— Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of tract

Noun

In 2010, researchers at Northumbria University discovered that a particular species of tart cherries, the Montmorency variety, contained anti-oxidative properties because of their high levels of polyphenols — particularly a type named anthocyanins.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The van was on airport property, while the SUV was outside the airport perimeter.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of property

Noun

Colonizers call it voluntary emigration, but there is nothing voluntary about fleeing after your home has been bombed, your fields poisoned, your water cut off and your child buried.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Before the Bills made this decision, NFL field director Nick Pappas wanted to meet with the Highmark Stadium grounds crew to see the field for himself.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of field

Noun

Even though the tides are slowly turning, many video games have formulaic plots that reinforce old-school gender and heteronormative roles, often featuring a hero saving a damsel in distress from a menacing villain.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2026
Structurally, the plot tries to juggle two parallel threads, and both miss the mark.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of plot

Noun

In August, the court, powered by its 6-3 conservative majority, blocked an earlier order by that judge on procedural grounds.

— Reuters, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
If voted out, LSU could explore suing the conference on multiple grounds, including breach of contract and tortious interference with contractual relations, and seek many millions of dollars in damages.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

Since vehicles used for farming, trucking food and other goods, and mail and parcel deliveries usually run on diesel, prices of almost everything may rise soon, analysts said.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Floating solar gives cities another way to attack that expense without buying a huge parcel of land.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026