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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
This enables a statistical analysis of planetary properties across various axes, such as planet mass, size, composition, age, and formation processes, Kane tells me.
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Hulsey, 62, who has been marketing properties throughout the Midwest since the early 1980s, imagines a future gas station owner-operator will come calling, or the owner of multiple gas stations may want to add one more to their portfolio.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
After Bee delivered the remark in a 2018 broadcast, TBS lost ads from most sponsors, except movie studios, and had to fill the space with promos for its own properties.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
New eco-friendly insulation The scientists apply the coating in multiple stages and rigorously test it to ensure the material retains its properties.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
The properties include 48 units, with each transaction involving separate buyers and sellers.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Three downtown Oakland properties, including the historic Tribune Tower, are mired in a $111 million loan default.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
As both began acquiring additional properties, and with no quality management company in sight, Trevor’s spouse stepped in to help manage the operations.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The properties were separated from the university by a fence.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Hulsey, 62, who has been marketing properties throughout the Midwest since the early 1980s, imagines a future gas station owner-operator will come calling, or the owner of multiple gas stations may want to add one more to their portfolio.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
After Bee delivered the remark in a 2018 broadcast, TBS lost ads from most sponsors, except movie studios, and had to fill the space with promos for its own properties.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
New eco-friendly insulation The scientists apply the coating in multiple stages and rigorously test it to ensure the material retains its properties.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
The properties include 48 units, with each transaction involving separate buyers and sellers.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Three downtown Oakland properties, including the historic Tribune Tower, are mired in a $111 million loan default.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
As both began acquiring additional properties, and with no quality management company in sight, Trevor’s spouse stepped in to help manage the operations.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The properties were separated from the university by a fence.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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Clifton and a sales associate allegedly convinced the couple to invest $100,000 in two plots of land — one in Kansas City, Missouri, and one in Blue Springs — saying that the lots had already been surveyed and would be rental-ready in four to six months.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some bodies are on the road, in plots close to the center of Ntoyo.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those are characteristics that are best stated overtly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Most Playful Night Light This is a night light for kids and adults alike, embodying the charming, playful characteristics of all Dusen Dusen products.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
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Major projects in cities like Mississauga and Vaughan are transforming large tracts of land into walkable neighborhoods that blend residential, commercial and recreational spaces.—
John Krpan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Proponents of the plan argued that these states were already majority white and contained large tracts of undeveloped land, making the territory ideal for white-only settlement.—
Paul J. Becker,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spurs showed great character and attacking flair in the second half, qualities that had been absent from other games.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Dazzled by his older brother’s newfound status as a media sensation, Sheen decided to try acting, too, and was immediately enchanted by the cinematic qualities of being a celebrity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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The offering includes several long-term leases on neighboring parcels that will be handed over, in addition to the 10-plus acres of freehold property.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
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The latest detection comes a little more than one month after workers sprayed about 4,000 parcels in the Rolando neighborhood just south and east of San Diego State University and parts of La Mesa in East County.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the end of each, they’ll be awarded a choice of power-up that can boost their health, attack or defense, or imbue their abilities with elemental attributes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Understanding Personalized And Contextual Security Personalized security customizes protections based on user attributes—such as roles, behaviors and historical interaction patterns.—
Pulak De,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, biologists know far more about how DNA turns into biochemistry and adult traits than engineers understand about how the numbers inside an AI yield cogent conversation and useful behavior.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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For much of the match, Woltemade displayed his unconventional traits.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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