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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
As both began acquiring additional properties, and with no quality management company in sight, Trevor’s spouse stepped in to help manage the operations.
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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
The verification process required meticulous preparation, including heat-treating the brittle Nb3Sn materials in furnaces at temperatures over 650°C (1202°F) to impart their superconducting properties.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Sellers, however, are starting to grow frustrated with the current situation, as Redfin data shows that an increasing number is delisting their properties.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The Scripps family did not give up its decades-long control of its newspaper properties until 2015.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The island is also home to the Bimini Cove Resort and Marina, which boasts 2- and 3-bedroom condos, as well as other short-term rental properties on Airbnb and Vrbo.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
The Capella Hotels and Resorts galaxy consists of properties located in Singapore, Sydney, Ubud, Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, Taipei and Hainan.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
Investment properties can be hit with higher mortgage rates than second homes.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
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
The verification process required meticulous preparation, including heat-treating the brittle Nb3Sn materials in furnaces at temperatures over 650°C (1202°F) to impart their superconducting properties.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Sellers, however, are starting to grow frustrated with the current situation, as Redfin data shows that an increasing number is delisting their properties.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The Scripps family did not give up its decades-long control of its newspaper properties until 2015.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The island is also home to the Bimini Cove Resort and Marina, which boasts 2- and 3-bedroom condos, as well as other short-term rental properties on Airbnb and Vrbo.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
The Capella Hotels and Resorts galaxy consists of properties located in Singapore, Sydney, Ubud, Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, Taipei and Hainan.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
Investment properties can be hit with higher mortgage rates than second homes.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 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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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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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 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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Buffett’s Patience and the Role of Cash One of Buffett’s most underrated qualities is patience.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone will agree that these traits are all good qualities.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 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 home, Julia introduces Davina to the attributes of chasteberry, a natural ingredient that lesses desire and inhibits below-the-belt bloodflow.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company’s native blockchain, Provenance, can log the attributes of a loan onto its public ledger, removing the need for verification by a third party due diligence firm.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
11 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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