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as in plots
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
bought a secluded property in the mountains
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the ability to be magnetized is a common property of metals
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Recent Examples of properties
Instead of pursuing chances to pitch reboots of Hollywood’s most beloved properties, scraping the bottom of the barrel might afford you more opportunities to make films that truly feel your own.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Turmeric gets its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties from a natural compound, or polyphenol, called curcumin.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond these properties, William and Kate also oversee the Duchy of Cornwall, a 135,000-acre estate in southwest England that generated a surplus income of $30 million between 2023 and 2024.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond his classic English country house, John also owns properties across Europe, including a summer house in Nice, France, and an apartment in Venice.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Nearly all were all-cash transactions and the properties were typically held for less than a year.
—Karen Wang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
That especially applies to properties linked to some of the city’s most chilling murder cases.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
That requires additional coordination with FEMA, since bought out properties are otherwise required to be converted to open space.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Rising prices might encourage some homeowners to list their properties, but many might remain cautious due to the costs of purchasing replacement properties.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Turmeric gets its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties from a natural compound, or polyphenol, called curcumin.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond these properties, William and Kate also oversee the Duchy of Cornwall, a 135,000-acre estate in southwest England that generated a surplus income of $30 million between 2023 and 2024.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Beyond his classic English country house, John also owns properties across Europe, including a summer house in Nice, France, and an apartment in Venice.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Nearly all were all-cash transactions and the properties were typically held for less than a year.
—Karen Wang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
That especially applies to properties linked to some of the city’s most chilling murder cases.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
That requires additional coordination with FEMA, since bought out properties are otherwise required to be converted to open space.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Rising prices might encourage some homeowners to list their properties, but many might remain cautious due to the costs of purchasing replacement properties.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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The €25 million (about $27 million) glass-and-stone residence, part coastal hideaway, part statement about where the island’s luxury market is headed, sprawls across three levels on two hillside plots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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There are also 10 plots in Montparnasse cemetery, home to writers Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and Susan Sontag, as well as 10 more in Montmartre cemetery, where painter Edgar Degas, author Émile Zola and dancer Vaslav Nijinsky are all buried.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The name belonged to a London area with printing shops, booksellers and cheap lodgings where impoverished writers churned out pamphlets, satires, political tracts, sensational stories and hack journalism—whatever sold.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some markets operate on a Texas scale – huge industrial parks, massive logistics hubs and sprawling development tracts.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making Intentionality a Priority Since the beginning, Mark and Alexis’ work as Arizona personal injury lawyers has been grounded in passion, relationships, and respect, and these qualities remain to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Domestic overnight parcels and letters are also carried by air cargo, but trucks can pick of some of the slack if needed so delays on those are less likely, said Ed Anderson, a professor of supply chain and operations management for the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The dilapidated plant sits on two parcels totalling about 8 acres adjacent to the North Main Street bridge.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tire shops often list the attributes of different tires along with average customer review scores online.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lab is home to two highly advanced legged humanoid robots, with the largest standing about 6 feet tall and the smaller reaching roughly the height of a 10-year-old child, as well as a quadruped robot with dog-like attributes and the build of a beagle.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Yes, the actor inhabited some of Burt’s traits and flourishes, and his conservative style of lawyering came through.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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