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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
California’s wealth tax is driving unprecedented demand for Florida luxury properties and reshaping south Florida’s economy.
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Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Five of the six trustees voted for the measure to instruct city staff to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for the two properties with Holladay Properties, while Trustee Lauren Roman voted no.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Records show the city of Hartford also discussed plans in recent years to give the Renaissance District $5 million to redevelop two other properties along Barbour Street, though the city never committed that money.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Dallas officials scouting locations for a possible new City Hall have toured at least 15 sites, ranging from downtown office towers to redevelopment properties in southern Dallas and warehouse space near the Cedars.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Berries The four most popular berries — blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries — all have cancer-preventive properties, Goy said.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Similar properties have recently sold for well over $500,000.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The process involves applying intense pressure to enhance its superconducting properties and raising its transition temperature.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 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
Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Five of the six trustees voted for the measure to instruct city staff to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for the two properties with Holladay Properties, while Trustee Lauren Roman voted no.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Records show the city of Hartford also discussed plans in recent years to give the Renaissance District $5 million to redevelop two other properties along Barbour Street, though the city never committed that money.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Dallas officials scouting locations for a possible new City Hall have toured at least 15 sites, ranging from downtown office towers to redevelopment properties in southern Dallas and warehouse space near the Cedars.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Berries The four most popular berries — blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries — all have cancer-preventive properties, Goy said.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Similar properties have recently sold for well over $500,000.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The process involves applying intense pressure to enhance its superconducting properties and raising its transition temperature.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 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
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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There’s a certain dignity, rawness, and honesty to her, and those are qualities that make a rare combination.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Still, Martindale pointed to Ricard, a six-time Pro Bowler, as an example of how Harbaugh finds players and develops their best qualities to fit the team.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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