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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
With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
This would impact multi-family properties that were built before February 1995.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The collective movement of atoms resulted in a change in the symmetry of the crystal, which can be tuned to optimize the material’s properties.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
According to documents, developers proposed a 530-square-foot drive-thru located near a stretch of other commercial properties, like Jimmy John’s and Pegah’s Family Restaurant.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Hospitality experts say the same principles apply when comparing properties.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Ten Fort Worth apartment complexes and motels generated nearly 2,200 police calls in 2025, averaging more than six calls per day across the properties.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
With now more than 1,000 luxury and lifestyle properties globally, Hilton delivers more aspirational choices to discerning travelers.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
This would impact multi-family properties that were built before February 1995.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The collective movement of atoms resulted in a change in the symmetry of the crystal, which can be tuned to optimize the material’s properties.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
According to documents, developers proposed a 530-square-foot drive-thru located near a stretch of other commercial properties, like Jimmy John’s and Pegah’s Family Restaurant.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Hospitality experts say the same principles apply when comparing properties.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Ten Fort Worth apartment complexes and motels generated nearly 2,200 police calls in 2025, averaging more than six calls per day across the properties.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
With now more than 1,000 luxury and lifestyle properties globally, Hilton delivers more aspirational choices to discerning travelers.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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Casting child star vocal talents to bring his line drawings to life for the characters surrounding Charlie Brown (and his endless dilemmas of life story plots) wasn’t an easy feat for Schulz, since, after all, children grow up, and their vocals mature.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Jane’s characters brim with oddball wisdom, and her genre-bending plots are always a delight.—
Tessa Yang,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Laboratory evaluations indicate specific performance characteristics under varied operational environments.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Louise Cottar believes this cultural connection is one of the defining characteristics of the camp.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Program eligibility is restricted to properties in qualifying counties in the greater KC metro area in select census tracts or based on borrower income level (below 80% AMI).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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There are seven tracts of land surrounding Farrington Field that the district is accepting proposals for.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Passion and commitment are important leadership qualities.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Each is tucked away from town and situated on substantial parcels of land.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Among the access programs the PLPW oversees are the popular Block Management program that provides public hunting access to private land and a catalog of Public Land Access Agreements that open or improve free public access to isolated parcels of state or federal land.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Yosemite National Park was designated by Congress to highlight the beautiful natural and cultural features of the area.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The cryptographic method, the affected data, the regulatory scope, the time horizon and the financial consequence are recorded as attributes beneath the primary event, not as competing parallel risks.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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If those two attributes come attached to a 6-foot-6 frame, even better.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Humanoid robots such as Pepper are designed to look and behave in ways that resemble humans, featuring recognizable traits such as heads, eyes, hands, facial expressions, and conversational abilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Both humility and learning are powerful leadership traits.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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