1
as in plot
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
bought a secluded property in the mountains
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2
as in characteristic
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 property
Previous efforts had given too much importance to viscosity, the sticky property of fluids that resists flow.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Now McBride, Shamshiri and their partners, Tiger King co-creator Eric Goode (the hotel’s lead designer) and restaurateur Warner Ebbink, have returned the 2-acre property to its old California roots, reviving the original name and undertaking a painstaking restoration.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
The property includes a 4,900-square-foot hatchery, 550 outdoor vats, and a modern home with a pool.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Now McBride, Shamshiri and their partners, Tiger King co-creator Eric Goode (the hotel’s lead designer) and restaurateur Warner Ebbink, have returned the 2-acre property to its old California roots, reviving the original name and undertaking a painstaking restoration.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
The property includes a 4,900-square-foot hatchery, 550 outdoor vats, and a modern home with a pool.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
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One of the pleasures of Ruíz de Azua’s work, in film and TV, is its capacity to generate questions, as the plot builds and on a psychological and social level.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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The plot sees the climbing group left reeling after a tragic accident on a mountaineering expedition.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Common Symptoms Male UTIs occur when bacteria enter through the urethra (where urine comes out) and spread to the urinary tract (the tubes that remove urine).—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ketamine therapy’s most common short-term side effects are dizziness and nausea, but in extreme cases, long-term, heavy use of ketamine is associated with memory problems, gastrointestinal issues, and urinary tract infections, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The region experienced good air quality today, which should continue into the night.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When investing in quality bedding, a solid sheet set is an ideal starting point.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Other emails, such as timely hotel reservations or parcel deliveries should also be given priority.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, in a unanimous vote, the Kansas City City Council voted to do away with the 130-foot height restriction on the parcel where a new Nordstrom department store had once been planned, before the company backed out in 2022.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Ford Explorer’s welcome new features add function to an already good midsize SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His killing could become not just a tragedy but a catalyst—an event that radicalizes ever more Americans, less an aberration than a feature of our increasingly perilous national politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Those traits all kind of culminated in me joining the Kansas City Defender around the time of the protests.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lazar said the key attribute a successful prime minister must now have is the ability to unify the blocs of the National Assembly, which want to avoid another dissolution of parliament.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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