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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
Experts interviewed by Xinhua also suggested that the material could extend beyond drones to small-satellite structural components and lightweight spacecraft shells due to its strength, stiffness, and vibration-reduction properties.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Many of these are being constructed by firms that specialize in build-to-rent housing, like NexMetro, which develops and owns single-family rental homes in the Sun Belt, a hot market for these properties.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Bob Gehm said there are 57 properties within the city that could be developed or are under consideration for development, a number of which are currently vacant.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
On these spacious properties, Western culture is alive and well.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Fentress argued that the ROFR didn’t apply because 445 Broadway was being sold in conjunction with other properties.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Valencia’s small collection of unique properties includes the Texican Court in Irving, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, The George and Cavalry Court in College Station, and Cotton Court in Lubbock.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
However, that estimate takes into consideration properties that would fall under a number of exemptions proposed by Elo-Rivera, as well as those instances where owners opt to sell their properties or convert them to short- and long-term rentals.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Many of these are being constructed by firms that specialize in build-to-rent housing, like NexMetro, which develops and owns single-family rental homes in the Sun Belt, a hot market for these properties.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Bob Gehm said there are 57 properties within the city that could be developed or are under consideration for development, a number of which are currently vacant.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
On these spacious properties, Western culture is alive and well.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Fentress argued that the ROFR didn’t apply because 445 Broadway was being sold in conjunction with other properties.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Valencia’s small collection of unique properties includes the Texican Court in Irving, Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, The George and Cavalry Court in College Station, and Cotton Court in Lubbock.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
However, that estimate takes into consideration properties that would fall under a number of exemptions proposed by Elo-Rivera, as well as those instances where owners opt to sell their properties or convert them to short- and long-term rentals.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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Now a private chef whose social media posts are devoured by more than 1 million combined followers on Instagram and TikTok, Meehan grew up in Santa Cruz, California, in a home surrounded by wild blackberry bushes and a backyard peppered with peach trees and vegetable plots.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
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These plots require communication among Iranian handlers and those tasked with gathering weapons, selecting targets, and devising operational plans.—
Colin P. Clarke,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The motion to disqualify Robinson, at this point an allegation, touches upon one of the defining characteristics of the Supreme Court — that discussions among judges when deliberating over decisions are confidential.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Every building has distinguishing characteristics.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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After city leaders objected to the initial results of last year’s census, the task force acknowledged some census tracts were outside city limits; some areas were in unincorperated El Cajon.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The project, known as Golden Range at Lookout Mountain, would develop one of the largest undeveloped tracts remaining in the city.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Below, designers share how to make a staircase look timeless and design-forward—plus the qualities that can make a staircase look quickly dated.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Many of the qualities required to be a phenomenal investor are present in AI, which can absorb endless data, recognize historical patterns, and operate entirely free of human greed, fear, or fads.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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To sell the property and prepare for development, Bailey shifted some operations to other parcels of land owned by the company, Appert said.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Just over 70% of parcels affected by restrictive covenants were located in West Sacramento.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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These Rains cargo pants are a genius way to stay dry in style on a wet, chilly day, with a waterproof exterior, plus useful features like a comfortable drawstring waist and large rain-safe pockets.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Little Foot’s lineage was more closely related to East African hominins, while South African hominins evolved distinct facial features later on, the authors wrote in the study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Luckily for investigators, the plant has some appropriately spooky attributes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Individual results may vary depending on patient-specific attributes and other factors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The competing hypotheses, which seek to identify common traits between Little Foot and any of these species, highlight why the fossil continues to be such a rich resource of information that could contain clues to human evolution.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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This late in the draft, the Colts — like pretty much every team — are swinging on traits.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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