Thesaurus results for PROPERTIES

properties

noun

plural of property

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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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 Modern engineering applications usually demand a range of properties that a single material cannot provide. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 That’s especially true for properties with dependable access to regional power grids. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026 Lapidus said the fire-protection features in Martin’s ordinance could mean single-staircase buildings are safer for their residents than older properties. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Five days later, agents allegedly watched Singh leave the restaurant and drive to his home before searching both properties. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 And hotel rooms at smaller luxury properties with fewer rooms are becoming increasingly scarce. — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Coinciding with monthly high tides, the surf will create the potential for impacts to harbor entrances and channels, as well as coastal properties and roads. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 Together, the project aims to connect molecular structure to processing, morphology, and material properties, and ultimately to device performance. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 Some properties require repairs by electricians or other contractors before power can safely be restored. — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

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Other rules, such as removing shoes and the 3-1-1 liquids policy, were implemented in response to later, separate terrorist plots.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Food plots are great, agricultural crops are good too, but during the right window in mid-fall, nothing draws in deer like acorns.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of plots

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Historically, the Grand Sport has borrowed its design characteristics from the range-topping Z06, and that’s no different this time around.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
This potentially allows the same aircraft platform to undertake different types of strike missions while carrying weapons configured for different target characteristics.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristics

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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
The most recent development plans, unanimously approved by the Kansas City Council last week, will create 30 more lots and 3 tracts for a residential open space development.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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But things did not click regularly enough as a team, hence the summer-long search for a new No 10-type playmaker who could provide the necessary creativity and consistency to supplement Windass’ qualities.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Nigerian pastor William Kumuyi, whose Global Crusades have taken his ministry to countries across several continents, sees those qualities as a wider feature of African Christianity.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of qualities

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The exemption had allowed the company to ship small parcels directly to its customers tariff free, a model that, combined with its Chinese supply chain, contributed to its rapid ascent.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
According to the letter from they Copleys’ attorneys, the couple purchased two parcels of land totaling 50 acres along Rocum Road in 2022, with plans to fix up and move into an old cottage on the property.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of parcels

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His ability to square the ball up and not chase out of the strike zone are probably his best traits.

— Jim Bowden, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The offense showed a lot of good traits in a small sample size, but still has strides to make as the Tigers open up the playbook.

— PJ Green September 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

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