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
Wright will remain on administrative leave until his resignation takes effect, with limited access to fire department property.
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
Ultimately, Barry pleaded guilty to felony theft of property over $10,000 related to her affair with former police Sgt.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
The 2025 budget is closer to $4.2 million, according to the economic development nonprofit Downtown Indy, in part because state lawmakers exempted residential properties from the 0.168% property tax.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Officials said 15 adult dogs and one 4-week-old puppy were taken from the property, and that later, four of the dogs went into labor and had puppies.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
Ultimately, Barry pleaded guilty to felony theft of property over $10,000 related to her affair with former police Sgt.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
The 2025 budget is closer to $4.2 million, according to the economic development nonprofit Downtown Indy, in part because state lawmakers exempted residential properties from the 0.168% property tax.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Officials said 15 adult dogs and one 4-week-old puppy were taken from the property, and that later, four of the dogs went into labor and had puppies.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
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The plot is revealed over and over in scenes where one character or another explains everything to Max, though each scene negates all the exposition in the one preceding it.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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The plot kicks off with the reveal that after years of trying, Susan is pregnant, a joyful realization that, for Reed, quickly turns into worry that their child will also be superpowered.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 July 2025
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Sometimes an offense takes on the characteristics of its most distinguishable member - only the Brewers have a lower team average exit speed than the Padres, and only a handful of clubs hit more line drives, as the club mimics the tendencies of Luis Arraez.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Felix Brill, chief investment officer at VP Bank, agrees that the SGD has many characteristics of a modern safe haven, including macroeconomic stability, strong institutions, a large current account surplus, and low political risk.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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That could negate the need for costly and invasive methods of GI tract investigation – like endoscopy and computerized tomography (CT) – that can only be used in hospitals.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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The hospital also had a failing score for urinary tract infections from catheters.—
Scott Schwebke,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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All that should matter is the quality of their research and teaching.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Auckland, New Zealand earned fifth spot on the list thanks largely to its cleanliness score and the quality of its green spaces and parks.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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One of the most prolific homebuilders in Central Florida wants to transform a series of vacant parcels in north Apopka into a massive development called Paulucci Acres, which would consist of over 1,000 homes and townhomes.—
Tyler Williams,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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The purchase included six parcels, and Katofsky pledged to turn them into a year-round high-end resort in three to four years.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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That’s why flexibility is the most important feature of any estate plan built today.—
Luke Britt,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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But psychiatrists struggled to pinpoint a single feature that unified the diagnosis.—
Rachel Aviv,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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For almost 10,000 years, people in the Arctic have kept dogs for hunting and sledding, breeding them for desirable traits.—
Rudy Molinek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill , Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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In particular, durability was an important attribute, especially since some games are played in downpours, high heat and sub-zero conditions.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The paternal figure is also known for his adventurous streak, too, all attributes that tie him to Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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