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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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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
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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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That’s about 5% of the 281,000 parcels in the county, according to the Assessor’s Office.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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Today Ca’Marcanda has 300 acres in total, with more than 170 on the estate in Bolgheri and additional parcels in nearby Bibbona.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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Then there are the designs that prioritize smart features.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some store owners are afraid an update might break features on their site.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 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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There are other traits that their trips to the White House have in common.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Based on ideas of recruit quality and the traits the military sees as best suited to success in the ranks, the military has mostly desired to recruit straight and white young men.—
Jeremiah Favara,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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