1
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
How dare this newcomer suggest that the towering maple between their properties be trimmed or cut down?
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
That especially applies to properties linked to some of the city’s most chilling murder cases.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The research team revealed that the new type of textile uses dimpling to adjust its aerodynamic properties.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 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
Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Local owners also offer properties through programs such as Airbnb or VRBO.
—Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
That is, some of the properties suffered damage during the war, but others were destroyed because the owners left the country during the conflict.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
This describes the density and pressure within the interior of a neutron star, from which the radius and other properties can be accurately derived.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
That especially applies to properties linked to some of the city’s most chilling murder cases.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The research team revealed that the new type of textile uses dimpling to adjust its aerodynamic properties.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 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
Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Local owners also offer properties through programs such as Airbnb or VRBO.
—Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
That is, some of the properties suffered damage during the war, but others were destroyed because the owners left the country during the conflict.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
This describes the density and pressure within the interior of a neutron star, from which the radius and other properties can be accurately derived.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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Saratoga residents can lease plots annually with the possibility of renewal.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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He is said to have orchestrated the illicit sale of 75 buildings and plots of land between 2021 and 2024.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For the chattering women, by contrast, the tool of power is writing; and for people who were almost certainly illiterate, the writing takes on almost magical characteristics.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 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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Under the 1922 Salomón–Lozano Treaty, Colombia ceded large tracts of Andean territory to Peru, while gaining the city of Leticia — which sits directly across the river from Santa Rosa — and its crucial access to the Amazon River.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Benefits of Almonds for Heart Health While combining dark chocolate and almonds has a positive impact on heart health, each food provides distinct cardioprotective qualities that contribute to these benefits.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Casper’s down alternative pillow has also ranked in our best pillows on Amazon for its temperature-regulating qualities and the plushness of its microfiber fill.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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One is visibly laden with a large amount of parcels or bundles.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The property borders parcels owned by Boise Parks and Recreation and by the state.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.—
Meghan Hunter,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Leaders go for the big-name software with bold promises, only to face long implementations, steep learning curves, and features that don’t match how teams actually work.—
Dennis Woodside,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As part of the exercise, Straton took 10 key attributes of fashion companies and looked at what the biggest of the big had in common.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Your special someone may also possess Venusian attributes, whether in terms of beauty or artistic talent.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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,
26 Oct. 2025
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The defendant exhibited sadistic traits, Salter said.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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