Thesaurus results for PLAT

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noun (1)

Definition of plat

as in braid

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together a plat of lace

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plat

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noun (2)

as in tract

a small area of usually open land each settler was granted a plat to farm

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as in property

a small piece of land that is developed or available for development plans to build a shopping center on the last undeveloped plat in town

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plat

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verb

as in to braid

to form into a braid plat yarn into a cord

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Recent Examples of plat

Noun

The judge’s ruling comes roughly a week after Hunt County officials rejected a preliminary plat application. — Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026 In other business, the Plan Commission approved preliminary plat approval on a 2-lot subdivision with a Family Express gas station to be built on one of the two lots. — Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026

Verb

The area has an additional 100,000 single-family homes platted, according to the county. — Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plat

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plat

Noun

Those with straight manes would do well to sleep in a bun or braids for a little extra oomph—the organic texture is the whole point.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

Definition of braid

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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission said Thursday that the zones are economically distressed census tracts that are designated to encourage long-term private investment in local communities through federal tax incentives.

— Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
Additionally, first-time homebuyers in some census tracts can get up to $8,000 with the Flagstar Power-Up program.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of tract

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Future solar missions are now going to have to start taking dust into account, said Ayaz, with dedicated detectors designed to measure dust's properties close to the Sun.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
The address of that property, the Carmel Pines Apartments at 1770 Carmel Drive in Walnut Creek, also is listed on a subpoena issued to Contra Costa County.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of property

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And the Opéra sabot style is adorned with long laces that wrap around the ankle like a dancer’s ribbon.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
The lace overlay extends past the lining into a sheer hem, creating an airy finish that complements the dress’s romantic feel.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of lace

Noun

Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of field

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Prosecutors say the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries via the pipelines and prevent Russia from using the revenues from natural gas trading to finance its military operations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
That minimalist approach to plot has allowed the show to find its own lane.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Definition of plot

Noun

Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
During the huge Round of 32 knockout showdown, packed crowds inside the legendary Estadio Azteca generated enough ground movement to trigger local seismic monitoring equipment.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

That bourbon was split into parcels that were finished for 12 to 16 months in Oloroso sherry, muscatel, apple brandy, and Tokaji wine barrels.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
The shifts reflect a broader change in the parcel market, where Amazon and regional carriers have increasingly competed for traffic that once flowed almost exclusively through UPS, FedEx and USPS.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026