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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
The family resort chain has more than 20 properties across North America; most are clustered on the East Coast and in the Midwest, though there are a handful out west too.
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Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
But topological abelian groups lack the particular properties that category theorists desire.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
The House measure passed Wednesday keeps the Senate’s broader limits on institutional investors purchasing single-family homes, but eliminates the requirement that investors sell build-to-rent and renovate-to-rent properties.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Other Vox Media properties — Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, The Dodo and The Verge — are not included in the transaction.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026
Prosecutors say Violetta Mailyan used the money to live an extravagant lifestyle, helping to buy paintings, cars and multimillion-dollar properties.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Ortiz is charged with 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, one for each of the people on the two properties.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
Mayor Olivia Chow of Toronto is charging a vacancy tax to owners who don’t live in or rent their properties (similar to what Mamdani has proposed for New York City).
—Alexander Heffner, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Day One Check in to Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Lotte Hotel Seoul, one of the city’s most iconic luxury properties in Myeong-dong, which features direct access to the massive Lotte Department Store that stretches for blocks.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
But topological abelian groups lack the particular properties that category theorists desire.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
The House measure passed Wednesday keeps the Senate’s broader limits on institutional investors purchasing single-family homes, but eliminates the requirement that investors sell build-to-rent and renovate-to-rent properties.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Other Vox Media properties — Eater, Popsugar, SB Nation, The Dodo and The Verge — are not included in the transaction.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026
Prosecutors say Violetta Mailyan used the money to live an extravagant lifestyle, helping to buy paintings, cars and multimillion-dollar properties.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Ortiz is charged with 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, one for each of the people on the two properties.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
Mayor Olivia Chow of Toronto is charging a vacancy tax to owners who don’t live in or rent their properties (similar to what Mamdani has proposed for New York City).
—Alexander Heffner, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Day One Check in to Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Lotte Hotel Seoul, one of the city’s most iconic luxury properties in Myeong-dong, which features direct access to the massive Lotte Department Store that stretches for blocks.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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There’s a long lineage of revenge plots in fiction and drama and film, of course.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Cinematographer Mátyás Erdély’s gaslamp wash makes the whole thing visually alluring, but the story up to this point is one of malformed double entendres, as Moulin and his cohorts react to more important plots unfolding elsewhere in the war.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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For decades, scientists debated whether these characteristics were primitive leftovers or later evolutionary reversals and this new research leans toward the first explanation.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Each type of light fixture forms the same general structure, but with individual characteristics informed by the mercurial nature of glass.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
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That these schools sometimes took up immense tracts of land in early Los Angeles was probably another reason that many of them merged or disappeared; the values of real estate versus the values of gentlemanship was hardly a contest.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Recurrent lesions in the same location or the development of tunnels (sinus tracts) can indicate more advanced disease and may require surgical or higher-level intervention.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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Benefits of Almonds for Heart Health While combining dark chocolate and almonds has a positive impact on heart health, each food provides distinct cardioprotective qualities that contribute to these benefits.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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The juries will hate its repetitive qualities, but the public will embrace its deep, profound, abiding grooviness.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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The droll futuristic touches of the opening scenes — a delivery drone that could pass for a mini-UFO carrying parcels high above a city coastline; a robot crossing guard trailed by a string of children — hold the promise of low-key humor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The commercial corridor is made up of 25 parcels, 19 different owners and multiple undeveloped plots of land.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Rather than targeting flavors, the FDA said its new enforcement approach will focus on vapes with specific youth-appealing features, such as designs that resemble children’s toys.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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They're designed with races in mind and lack many safety features that come with passenger cars built by automakers for typical driving.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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The fabric itself feels thick and slightly suctioning, working with the body rather than suppressing your best attributes.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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To come up with its list, World Atlas evaluated towns across the country for attributes such as friendly locals, high community spirit, local institutions (such as staple neighborhood restaurants), and special events, singling out a dozen for their welcoming vibes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Researchers from Fukushima University and Hirosaki University analyzed DNA samples from the mutant animals and discovered that the offspring inherited key reproductive traits from domestic pigs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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The Lego form allows other versions of these characters to be brought together and for their unifying personality and traits to come out.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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