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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
Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, a Black man known as the city’s first non-native settler, sold his properties in Chicago.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
Lemon Balm — Mint-family herb with calming, anti-anxiety, and antidepressant properties.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The push for accountability and reform comes after news broke that 31 sloths died at properties run by Sloth World from December 2024 to February 2025, a revelation contained in a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and first publicized by Inside Climate News.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
In addition to its sports and creator focus, The Team is also home to a notable music agency group built from its 2021 acquisition of Paradigm’s music division, as well as production-management firm Brillstein, a marketing services unit and more properties that operate in 70 cities globally.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The franchise's popularity spans generations of moviegoers and remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable action properties.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Paramount also wants Warner’s prestigious properties, including its film and TV studios and HBO Max, which now has 140 million subscribers.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Around this time, Turner’s fortunes turned, as his investments in film properties began paying off.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
He was reportedly apprehended at one of his family’s many properties in the city, no manhunt necessary.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
Lemon Balm — Mint-family herb with calming, anti-anxiety, and antidepressant properties.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The push for accountability and reform comes after news broke that 31 sloths died at properties run by Sloth World from December 2024 to February 2025, a revelation contained in a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and first publicized by Inside Climate News.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
In addition to its sports and creator focus, The Team is also home to a notable music agency group built from its 2021 acquisition of Paradigm’s music division, as well as production-management firm Brillstein, a marketing services unit and more properties that operate in 70 cities globally.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The franchise's popularity spans generations of moviegoers and remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable action properties.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Paramount also wants Warner’s prestigious properties, including its film and TV studios and HBO Max, which now has 140 million subscribers.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Around this time, Turner’s fortunes turned, as his investments in film properties began paying off.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
He was reportedly apprehended at one of his family’s many properties in the city, no manhunt necessary.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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And then there’s the daffy spectacle of the films themselves, with plots beholden to almost avant-garde manipulations of time, space, and reality.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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This sets up a bafflingly complex series of plots and counterplots that can’t quite disguise the fact that there only two people in the movie’s world with pockets deep enough to buy out the company.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Different microclimates from mountain pastures to valley farms influence the milk’s characteristics.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Analyze the traits shared by successful long shots in past Derbies, and identify horses carrying those characteristics in 2026.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The funds will also be open to the entire city moving forward, rather than specific census tracts.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The analysis of data from nine of the largest Connecticut cities showed that census tracts where the most tows occurred from 2022 to 2024 tended to have larger populations of renters, larger Black and Hispanic populations and much higher rates of poverty than the state as a whole.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus, basil's aromatic qualities can improve the flavor of lettuce.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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These guys have leadership qualities.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Crystal Grove plans also received backlash from residents when petitioners in March appeared before city officials and received approval for the annexation of 112-acre parcels known as 13209, 13232 and 13420 Delaware Street.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The 55-year leases for two of the three parcels that make up the golf course are up.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Death by Lightning features award-worthy leading performances by Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen as President James Garfield and his assassin Charles Guiteau, respectively.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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So the rocks gave way to water — an elevated pool scene with multiple water features, including a rock waterfall, plus a poolside shower and an adjacent entertainment nook built for the kind of long afternoons that turn into night.—
David Caraccio
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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While not the fastest nor sportiest luxury EV SUV, the Mercedes-Benz showcases the enduring carmaker’s best attributes.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Durability has been one of Glesnes’ attributes since arriving in MLS.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
1 May 2026
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There are a few traits that can make any evaluator skeptical of Martínez’s offensive ceiling.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Nothing has tested those traits more than what Cora, 50, endured over the last week.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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