PERSONAL PROPERTY Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

personal property

noun

Definition of personal property

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 The 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny, and injury to personal property, police said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026 The data center will still pay traditional property tax, as well as the business personal property tax to other taxing entities. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Instead, countries should embrace policies that incentivize formal remittances and shift their focus from providing safety nets for vulnerable families and personal properties to productive ventures and investments. — Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 Proposition 41 would require audits on ballot measures proposing special taxes and invalidate any taxes that don’t comply with state spending limits, while Proposition 42 would ban new taxes on personal property, including on retirements assets. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal property

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Noun

You could be tempted to dismiss a creative venture or categorize a social invite as frivolous, all because there are more productive things to do.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
The curved back is another nice touch that keeps things modern and fresh.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

Geneva rolled up 466 yards and crossed the goal line on six of its 10 possessions.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The 10-play scoring drive was possible in part because of a 17-yard pass from Hyppolite to Ty Hayes on fourth and 5 that kept the possession alive and moved them into the red zone.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of possession

Noun

The shortages are adding to the hardships of those living in temporary shelters after having lost homes and belongings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
The company says riders should gather their belongings upon arrival at the decision, exit the vehicle, close all doors and provide feedback via the app upon conclusion of their ride.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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