as in things
transportable items that one owns
any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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Recent Examples of personal property
Both times, Sparks was not arrested; after the first contempt order in June 2024, a judge issued an enforcement order in January 2025 that, in part, prohibited him from moving any personal property unless allowed by the court.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
The company could receive a 10-year real property tax abatement, an economic tool that lowers the taxes owed on new construction, and a 40-year tax exemption on personal property, according to Indy Economic Development, the city-adjacent nonprofit chaired by Hogsett.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
The charges include several counts of forgery of name, using another person's identity, perjury and grand theft of personal property.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Amica Homeowners Insurance Learn More Coverage Dwelling, other structures, personal property, additional living expenses, personal liability and medical payments.
—Dan Avery,liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
The company could receive a 10-year real property tax abatement, an economic tool that lowers the taxes owed on new construction, and a 40-year tax exemption on personal property, according to Indy Economic Development, the city-adjacent nonprofit chaired by Hogsett.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
The charges include several counts of forgery of name, using another person's identity, perjury and grand theft of personal property.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Amica Homeowners Insurance Learn More Coverage Dwelling, other structures, personal property, additional living expenses, personal liability and medical payments.
—Dan Avery,liz Knueven, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal property
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This lack of production could be connected to a hit Flagg took during the first possession of the game.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeaux emerged from the turf with the ball, but referees ruled that the quarterback’s forward progress had stalled, meaning no change of possession occurred.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Generally, taking up space from somebody else’s chair by spreading your belongings around is not considered acceptable on a plane, where individual space is already limited.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Authorities believe the burglary took place before the students could return to collect their belongings, occurring between Thursday and Saturday, according to the outlet.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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