plats 1 of 3

plural of plat
as in braids
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together a plat of lace

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plats

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of plat
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2
as in properties
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development plans to build a shopping center on the last undeveloped plat in town

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plats

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of plat
as in weaves
to form into a braid plat yarn into a cord

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Recent Examples of plats
Noun
Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years. Noah Daly may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026 Rimmer’s company maintains the land is private, citing an October 2024 county letter, while residents point to plats showing public roadways dedicated to the county in the 1970s. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 This year’s lie detector session will take place at Gothenburg – Nordstan from January 16 to 18 and at Olof Palmes plats from January 24 to 26. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plats
Noun
  • Standing next to the former president, Michelle styled her signature waist-grazing braids in a high ponytail with loose tendrils framing her glam.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
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  • His companies have redrawn the boundaries of multiple economic fields—the automotive industry, the aerospace sector, satellite communications—and his direct influence has helped transform the world’s most powerful government.
    Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities.
    Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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  • Not every backyard can accommodate the 60-foot by 30-foot footprint these courts require, and his residential courts tend to be in communities where larger properties are the norm — like Hillsborough, Atherton, Woodside and Saratoga.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Several common herbs have mosquito-repelling properties due to their fragrant essential oils.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Once coal closure tracts are identified, the list grows as new closures and data corrections are rolled in.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The land was among the biggest tracts left in the area that had not been at least partially preserved, and the good news, conservation-wise, was that Soloviev had agreed to sell the development rights to the town for 75 percent of the land, meaning that most of it would remain farmland for good.
    Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026
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  • In one of the side plots to The Lord of the Rings, two of the Hobbits attempt to rouse Treebeard—a wise but ponderous sentient tree—to defend his forest from an army that is cutting it down.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
  • Parreno said the grant will cover the costs of about a year’s worth of water for the garden’s 100-plus members, who also pay dues to access plots.
    Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
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  • With Euclid, builders can identify the parcels that are available and what is allowed on the parcel from a regulatory aspect, even linking to associated documents, said Rob Stauder, solutions development at the company.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • For the average single-family home, which make up the majority of parcels, the current payment is $58 annually, or about $5 a month, according to Miguel Sangalang, executive director and general manager of the Bureau of Street Lighting.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
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  • But lurking in the grasslands and forest clearings of at least two southeastern counties is a scaly intruder that state wildlife officials say poses a serious threat to native animals and crops alike.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • This process occurs multiple times daily, but it is believed that during one of the clearings, a chlorine air bubble was released, which is atypical, waterpark staff told the fire department.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 June 2026

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