as in triple
having three units or parts
a triplex house that features a separate apartment on each floor
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Recent Examples of triplex
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
This triplex apartment features 8,770 square feet of indoor space with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two powder rooms.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
While the apartment is part of a triplex, the other units were not affected, according to the outlet.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Christmas tree recycling Sunnyvale residents who live in a single-family home, duplex, triplex or mobile home can place Christmas trees at the curb for collection until Jan. 23.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
This triplex apartment features 8,770 square feet of indoor space with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two powder rooms.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
But nearly 30% also cover people acquiring a duplex, triplex or four-plex.
—Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
While the apartment is part of a triplex, the other units were not affected, according to the outlet.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triplex
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Subsequent supply constraints, along with attacks on energy facilities and regional production shutdowns, have pushed oil prices into triple digits.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon high temperatures across the lower deserts were expected to generally be between the upper 90s to low triple digits from March 26 through March 27, according to a National Weather Service forecast.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hermès has launched a new flagship featuring Thailand’s first triplex, while Prada unveiled its first duplex store at IconSiam.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The current proposal for the city of Sacramento would allow the nonstatic dwellings on land zoned for single-unit and duplex dwellings.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Three of those siblings are triplets, according to People.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The threat triplet and insurance freezes have permanently destroyed the return on investment for high-risk geography.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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In total, 80 Clarkson will have just 112 residences, ranging from two-bedroom to sprawling seven-bedroom homes, with options that include duplexes, half floors, full floors, and penthouses.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Recently, the council approved a plan to demolish the Regal Edwards Big Newport theater, creating space for twin 22-story residential condos and penthouses.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Maintaining operational compatibility across both submarine generations is intended to preserve continuity within the United States’ nuclear triad as the fleet evolves, reports Army Recognition.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In his speech, Putin referred to the Russian nuclear triad, which is the country’s three-pronged system for delivering nuclear weapons, designed to ensure a credible second-strike capability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the transition from accumulation to preservation introduces a different kind of calculus — one where tax efficiency can matter as much as market returns.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The only unavailable Heat players were the three-way contract trio of Vlad Goldin, Trevor Keels and Jahmir Young, who are all in the G League.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The 14th Amendment − one of a trio of constitutional amendments adopted after the Civil War − overrode the Supreme Court’s infamous 1857 Dred Scott decision that African Americans could not be citizens.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The arrival sequence leans more private club than typical condo.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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The next day, FBI agents went to Holmes’ condo on the 43rd floor of a high-rise building on McClurg Court and left a contact card, according to the complaint.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Triplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triplex. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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