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as in properties
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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as in weaves
to form into a braid
plat yarn into a cord
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Recent Examples of plats
Noah Daly
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Rimmer’s company maintains the land is private, citing an October 2024 county letter, while residents point to plats showing public roadways dedicated to the county in the 1970s.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
This year’s lie detector session will take place at Gothenburg – Nordstan from January 16 to 18 and at Olof Palmes plats from January 24 to 26.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
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Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.
—Noah Daly
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Rimmer’s company maintains the land is private, citing an October 2024 county letter, while residents point to plats showing public roadways dedicated to the county in the 1970s.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
This year’s lie detector session will take place at Gothenburg – Nordstan from January 16 to 18 and at Olof Palmes plats from January 24 to 26.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plats
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One of the girls has braids and was wearing a black coat and red shirt, another wore a pink bonnet and black shirt, and the third wore a white shirt.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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These braids are nice and long, adding body and movement to her look.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Blue skies extended to the horizon, and a small colony of tents, camper vans and motorhomes sprawled out across the lush alfalfa fields.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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This would impact multi-family properties that were built before February 1995.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Program eligibility is restricted to properties in qualifying counties in the greater KC metro area in select census tracts or based on borrower income level (below 80% AMI).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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There are seven tracts of land surrounding Farrington Field that the district is accepting proposals for.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Casting child star vocal talents to bring his line drawings to life for the characters surrounding Charlie Brown (and his endless dilemmas of life story plots) wasn’t an easy feat for Schulz, since, after all, children grow up, and their vocals mature.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Jane’s characters brim with oddball wisdom, and her genre-bending plots are always a delight.—
Tessa Yang,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Ride share lots are far from the stadium grounds, so fans are urged to step out of their comfort zone and use public transportation.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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But a much larger crowd is expected to watch on The Ellipse, near the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding areas outside of the White House grounds.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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In 1987, Root and his artist wife, Susan, were fortunate to snag one of the last two parcels in an Olivenhain development started in the 1970s that had gone into bankruptcy.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Diamonds are often sold in parcels, and there are thousands of stones in these parcels, especially at the smaller sizes.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But lurking in the grasslands and forest clearings of at least two southeastern counties is a scaly intruder that state wildlife officials say poses a serious threat to native animals and crops alike.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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This process occurs multiple times daily, but it is believed that during one of the clearings, a chlorine air bubble was released, which is atypical, waterpark staff told the fire department.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Plats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plats. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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