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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
With natural stone in ocher and white and touches of unfinished wood, the undulating, interlocking structures create a modernist effect—a welcome change from the more classic and frumpy properties of the Côte d’Azur.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
With now more than 1,000 luxury and lifestyle properties globally, Hilton delivers more aspirational choices to discerning travelers.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The particles combine liquid-like adaptability and metallic properties.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
And, last year, Wyandotte County approved an ordinance banning people, including those who are experiencing homelessness, from camping on public and private properties throughout the county, an offense that could result in jail time because of the measure.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
John McClain, the veteran music executive who was co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and helped engineer the financial recovery of the singer’s legacy and properties, died Monday due to complications from a fall, a rep for the estate confirms to Variety.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2026
Exemptions also include properties occupied by immediate family members of the property owners and properties leased out as rental units.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
With now more than 1,000 luxury and lifestyle properties globally, Hilton delivers more aspirational choices to discerning travelers.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The particles combine liquid-like adaptability and metallic properties.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
And, last year, Wyandotte County approved an ordinance banning people, including those who are experiencing homelessness, from camping on public and private properties throughout the county, an offense that could result in jail time because of the measure.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
John McClain, the veteran music executive who was co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and helped engineer the financial recovery of the singer’s legacy and properties, died Monday due to complications from a fall, a rep for the estate confirms to Variety.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 May 2026
Exemptions also include properties occupied by immediate family members of the property owners and properties leased out as rental units.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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Inside, the museum boasts a planetarium, giant-screen theater, exhibition zones, and landscaped outdoor teaching plots organized around regional species and observable plant phenomena.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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The main dining rooms look onto greenery and kitchen plots, and menus weave herbs, flowers and produce from the grounds together with ingredients from regional farms.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The company said the findings support a growing shift toward precision medicine, where therapies are tailored to the biological characteristics of an individual’s disease rather than applying the same treatment approach to all patients with similar clinical features.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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As the crisis deepened, however, Gentile wrote two further tracts focused on the pandemic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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In the March auction, the company submitted winning bids for 23 tracts in the NPRA.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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The club had learned to accept that the 51-year-old is extremely demanding and ambitious, qualities that actually made working with him a challenge at times.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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And the qualities that once stigmatized the sport are now venerated by the White House.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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LeVota recently made a last-minute pitch to the Missouri State Tax Commission, petitioning state legislators to issue a two-year property tax freeze for all residential parcels in Jackson County.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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Footage released by Xinhua shows humanoid robots gripping parcels from containers and placing them onto sorting lines, while autonomous forklifts transport loads through the warehouse floor.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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These features can also benefit audience members who may never identify as neurodivergent.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The store's history was documented in several newspaper, magazine and television features.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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For Gallon, Wilson’s accessibility has been one of her more powerful attributes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Most warm weather breeds share unique physical traits that keep them cool in high temperatures.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Barring Bowen, only Tomas Soucek has leadership traits.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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