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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
New observations of Uranus's enigmatic outer rings have shown them to be even more mysterious than astronomers had thought, and their unusual properties hint at some puzzling things going on with the planet's system of moons.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
There's even a stretch of Cakehand Road that reminds me of the properties on Nantucket Island, towards the 'Sconset Bluff Walk lighthouse.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The San Joaquin River Parkway in Fresno and Madera counties would join various properties into an 874-acre state park directly upriver from the city of Fresno, with parkland on both sides of the river.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Currently researchers measure properties of quantum systems by beaming either optical or microwave light at them and then collecting that light to see how its components shift.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
During segregation, this was one of the properties where Black travelers could spend the night, and King often stayed at the motel when in Memphis.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
The hotel is the brand’s first in the Czech Republic, and the opening is part of W's larger renaissance that has included several new and renovated properties across the globe.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Trustees gave Philippas the sales tax break with the hope of generating more business downtown and filling up city properties that have remained dormant for years.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Over more than two decades, the EPA and the city have dug up and replaced nearly 14,000 yards, from about a third of the site’s residential properties.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
There's even a stretch of Cakehand Road that reminds me of the properties on Nantucket Island, towards the 'Sconset Bluff Walk lighthouse.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The San Joaquin River Parkway in Fresno and Madera counties would join various properties into an 874-acre state park directly upriver from the city of Fresno, with parkland on both sides of the river.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Currently researchers measure properties of quantum systems by beaming either optical or microwave light at them and then collecting that light to see how its components shift.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
During segregation, this was one of the properties where Black travelers could spend the night, and King often stayed at the motel when in Memphis.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
The hotel is the brand’s first in the Czech Republic, and the opening is part of W's larger renaissance that has included several new and renovated properties across the globe.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Trustees gave Philippas the sales tax break with the hope of generating more business downtown and filling up city properties that have remained dormant for years.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Over more than two decades, the EPA and the city have dug up and replaced nearly 14,000 yards, from about a third of the site’s residential properties.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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The plots of these shows usually center on a murder, which occurs not so much to end a human life as to inconvenience our star, who must postpone a brunch or a media event to conceal an inconvenient corpse.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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National security officials have long argued that the law is vital for disrupting terrorist plots, foreign espionage, international drug trafficking and cyber intrusions.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The unusual characteristics of dark matter have prompted scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics for particles that could comprise it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is particularly important for individuals who have concealed their characteristics and do not meet the autism or ADHD descriptions.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Most notably, Point Loma Heights and Azure Vista-adjacent Sunset Cliffs and Riviera Villas were large tracts with good-size lots, wide streets, alleys, smooth sidewalks and all utilities.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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During a special board meeting on Tuesday, board members discussed, in closed executive session, multiple paths forward for seven tracts of land that surround the field, which has stood at 1501 University Drive for the last 87 years.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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These queries could be related to Levi’s Red Tab loyalty program, processing returns, or even the qualities of selvedge denim; the tool’s knowledge is vast and its applications innumerable, the brand said upon launch.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rancho Alamitos’ softball team combined all those qualities Wednesday to beat a prolific strikeout pitcher and take sole possession of first place in the Grove League.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Its scale allows for multiple blocks subdivided into smaller parcels and developed over time by a range of builders.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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More opportunities for development could exist nearby on Stockton Boulevard, which boasts a number of vacant parcels that the city has long been interested in developing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Windows 11 Pro offers speed improvements, fresh features that make your device feel newer, and tighter security.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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And of course, all of these attributes can shift, depending on the mix of ingredients.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those attributes are going to be very popular with managers, no matter what consumers think of them.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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The projection is tricky because the body type is so unusual, but the movement traits and disruptive flashes are worth a long look.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Miami’s staff views Ford’s power, foot speed and character as positive traits.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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