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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
He was reportedly apprehended at one of his family’s many properties in the city, no manhunt necessary.
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Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Stepping onto the properties, you’ll be greeted by your own team of concierges and private butlers that can cater to all your needs.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Real estate developer Caruso is partnering with the electric vehicle company Rivian to add more than 150 public EV chargers to Caruso’s properties, including malls and apartment buildings.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Travelers have access to a catalog that will eventually grow to more than 700,000 properties around the world.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Epstein hosted him in his properties and also gave Wade custom sweatshirts with the Senegalese flag and Wade’s initials.
—Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
This requires a major rethink of how additional electron properties can serve as the basis for new forms of computation.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
New observations of Uranus's enigmatic outer rings have shown them to be even more mysterious than astronomers had thought, and their unusual properties hint at some puzzling things going on with the planet's system of moons.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Visitors have been traveling to take advantage of the thermal water’s healing properties ever since.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Stepping onto the properties, you’ll be greeted by your own team of concierges and private butlers that can cater to all your needs.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Real estate developer Caruso is partnering with the electric vehicle company Rivian to add more than 150 public EV chargers to Caruso’s properties, including malls and apartment buildings.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Travelers have access to a catalog that will eventually grow to more than 700,000 properties around the world.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Epstein hosted him in his properties and also gave Wade custom sweatshirts with the Senegalese flag and Wade’s initials.
—Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
This requires a major rethink of how additional electron properties can serve as the basis for new forms of computation.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
New observations of Uranus's enigmatic outer rings have shown them to be even more mysterious than astronomers had thought, and their unusual properties hint at some puzzling things going on with the planet's system of moons.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Visitors have been traveling to take advantage of the thermal water’s healing properties ever since.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for properties
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Amid that frenzy, Gala Games sold the initial allotment of 4,661 NFT plots of Legacy land within days of first putting them up for public sale.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The roster includes several farmed by Robert Biale Vineyards, which produces seven vineyard-designate Zinfandels, a Barbera, and a Petite Sirah from Napa Valley plots planted between 1905 and the 1960s, more than half of which are home to vines dating back over 100 years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Clean-up operations involve experts who calculate the risk of a criticality accident based on the characteristics of the material being moved, Rofer says.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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More recently, the explosion of aritificial intelligence infrastructure investment has compelled developers of data centers to seek out vast tracts of land.—
Joshua Vadeboncoeur,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most notably, Point Loma Heights and Azure Vista-adjacent Sunset Cliffs and Riviera Villas were large tracts with good-size lots, wide streets, alleys, smooth sidewalks and all utilities.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Plus, basil's aromatic qualities can improve the flavor of lettuce.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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These guys have leadership qualities.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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As costs of both real estate and farming continue to rise, many parcels are vanishing without notice, making wine made from old vines increasingly scarce, especially in Napa.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closing these gaps often requires assembling small and fragmented parcels over time.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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Find attributes that cannot be taught.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter has good length (33 1/4-inch arms) but lacks explosive traits, as evidenced by his 21 1/2-inch vertical jump and 8-foot, four-inch broad jump.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each has versatility and traits the Broncos like.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Properties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/properties. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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