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
The antioxidants in ginger and turmeric have strong anti-inflammatory properties that may prevent chronic inflammation.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The analysis, based on over 150,000 property listings from Zillow, calculated the percentage of homes still on the market after 30 days.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The first is by boosting the amount of capital available to each worker, such as property, plants, and equipment.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The next owner should also expect to see plenty of animals, including deer, passing through the acreage and along the trails that lead to the huge and untouched pond on the northeastern edge of the property.
—Richard Lane, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The analysis, based on over 150,000 property listings from Zillow, calculated the percentage of homes still on the market after 30 days.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The first is by boosting the amount of capital available to each worker, such as property, plants, and equipment.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The next owner should also expect to see plenty of animals, including deer, passing through the acreage and along the trails that lead to the huge and untouched pond on the northeastern edge of the property.
—Richard Lane, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
Noun
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How did you guys change the plot to accommodate the departure of one of the show’s stars?—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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In a world that seems more dangerous, with nefarious foreign actors, states, terrorists, plots and wars occurring in different regions of the world, DSS personnel are critical to maintaining U.S. national security presence and keeping U.S. embassies and American citizens safe.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Yale researchers want to speak with Central Floridians affected by 1,4-dioxane The Florida Geological Survey also uncovered an insidious characteristic of this chemical combination: 1,1-DCE inhibits the natural degradation of 1,4-dioxane, allowing its spread.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Related article Respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, CDC data shows CNN: How are lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia diagnosed and treated?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Fairway Community Access First-time homebuyers in eligible census tracts in 21 metro areas — including Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, New York City, Phoenix and St. Louis — can qualify for a $7,000 grant for closing costs or a down payment.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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One of the intriguing qualities of dark paint colors is their ability to recede visually.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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Most of the show is a pleasing examination of small-town living and a brother and sister who want to do quality detective work (despite differing tactics) amid poor funding and meddlesome constituents.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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The supply chain continues with a different trucking firm transporting the phone to a retail store or a parcel carrier delivering it to your front door.—
Toni Pisano,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The parcel is just east of the Majestic Cinemas theater.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
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Volusion has a few interesting marketing features, like its Google integration.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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As a result, the auricular muscles became weaker and are now considered a vestigial feature—an evolutionary leftover that’s no longer necessary but hasn’t completely disappeared.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to Lalich, there’s one consistent trait among those who join cults, online or otherwise: idealism.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Not that the other traits can’t be there as well, but the size, and using that size, must be a constant.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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This can help avoid surprises and ensure maximum utilization of these valuable tax attributes.—
Shaune Scutellaro,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While none has the ‘all-in-one’ attributes managers want from a modern centre-forward, Jackson is the closest to connecting the dots.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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