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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 two plots of land up for rezoning are near Anglin Circle and Enon Avenue.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many gardeners grow herbs in their garden plots, raised beds, or in containers.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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The new exhibition displays tracts and calendars from across cultures and ages.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Vast tracts of land upon West Antarctic islands would then open up to growth of mossy ground cover and coastal vegetation that would turn Antarctica more green than its current icy white.—
Keiji Horikawa,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 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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The proposal includes demolishing the restaurant building that remains and constructing a one-floor, 229,000-square-foot commercial retail space and additional buildings on six outlot parcels to be added later, according to village reports.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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French customs has inspected more than 320,000 Shein parcels at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, confirming a report by Le Parisien News.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2025
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 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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What traits, decisions, or misfortunes exceed a person’s jurisdiction?—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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The new 2026 version refines those traits but adds a number of performance-enhancing design features.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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